Want: transitive verb (3rd person present singular wants, present participle wanting, past and past participle wanted) 1. desire something: to feel a need or desire for something We want a new car. 2. wish something done: to desire to do something or that something should be done I don't want you being late. He wants his steak well done. 3. miss something: to feel the lack of something After a week on the road, I want my own bed. 4. wish somebody to be present: to wish to see or speak to somebody He's wanted on the phone. Someone wants you at the door. 5. seek somebody as crime suspect: to seek somebody in connection with a crime (usually passive) wanted for two felonies 6. should: used to indicate that something is desirable or advisable (informal) You want to see a doctor about that. 7. need something: to have a need for something (informal) What that kid wants is some discipline! The cupboards want cleaning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. Gravity.

Like: verb (3rd person present singular likes, present participle liking, past and past participle liked) 1. transitive verb enjoy something: to regard something as enjoyable I like cross-country skiing. Do you like prunes? 2. transitive verb consider somebody pleasant: to regard somebody as pleasant and enjoy that person's company I like a man with a sense of humour. Do you like your new teacher? I really like her. 3. transitive verb want something: to want to have or do something Would you like some coffee? I'd like to meet your brother. 4. transitive verb regard somebody or something positively: to have a positive opinion about something or somebody How do you like her prose style? 5. intransitive verb have preference: to have a preference or inclination We can leave later than seven if you like. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------