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 #2 (permalink) Sat Feb 14, 2009 21:25 pm Difference between would like to and like to |
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I like to do something = I generally enjoy doing it - I like to read.
I would like to do something = I want to do it - I would like to read this book.
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 Milanya
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| #3 (permalink) Sun Feb 15, 2009 0:38 am Difference between would like to and like to |
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| So "like" is just a statement, simply telling someone what you like; "would" is often added for politeness, that is why "would like" or "should like" is usually a request. |
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| #4 (permalink) Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:01 am Difference between would like to and like to |
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| Cerberus™ wrote: |
| "would like" or "should like" is usually a request. |
Usually, but not always. Consider this: I would like to buy this diamond necklace but cannot afford it. I am not asking anybody to buy it for me, there is no request, just the indication thet I want to buy it.
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| #5 (permalink) Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:53 am Difference between would like to and like to |
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| Very true. |
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| As regards the expense involved, it is of no concern to him | "never" and "nevertheless" |
