if you like
The phrase "if you like" is commonly used in English to offer suggestions, agree tentatively, or describe something informally.
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Definition
B1General Conversation
(casual, suggestion)Used to propose or offer something as an option.
Example
- I can drive you to the station, if you like.
- If you like, we could watch a movie tonight.
B1Agreement
(casual, tentative)Used to agree to something in a non-committal or polite manner.
Example
- Shall we go for a walk? If you like.
- We can order pizza, if you like.
B2Description
(informal, approximation)Used to describe something in a way that may not be completely accurate.
Example
- We have a sort of agreement, if you like.
- He's the leader of the group, if you like.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "if you like":
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