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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.com | DownloadNoah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Like
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(1):
(n.) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.
(2):
(n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
(3):
(superl.) Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
(4):
(a.) To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
(5):
(v. i.) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
(6):
(v. i.) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
(7):
(v. i.) To be pleased; to choose.
(8):
(superl.) Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
(9):
(superl.) Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
(10):
(superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
(11):
(n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
(12):
(a.) To liken; to compare.
(13):
(a.) In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
(14):
(a.) In a like or similar manner.
(15):
(a.) Likely; probably.
(16):
(a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.