English · Greetings & Phrases
would like
/wʊd laɪk/
[/wʊd laɪk/]
polite want
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A polite way of saying that you want something.
Example
I would like a cup of tea, please.
I would like a cup of tea, please.
Etymology
From 'would' (past of 'will') plus 'like'.
How & Where It’s Used
Essential polite pattern for ordering and requests.