if you like

idiom
UK: /ɪf juː laɪk/
US: /ɪf juː laɪk/

  1. A polite phrase used to offer something to someone or suggest a course of action, often implying a degree of choice or flexibility.

    1. Have some tea, if you like. [ ] [ ]
    2. We could go to the park, if you like, or we could stay home and watch a movie. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express a suggestion or offer in a casual and friendly manner, indicating willingness to accommodate the other person's preference.

    1. I can help you with that, if you like. [ ] [ ]
    2. We can start the meeting earlier, if you like, to accommodate everyone's schedule. [ ] [ ]
if you like adverb

  1. Used to indicate something said is approximate or not exactly accurate, acting as a hedge or filler.

    1. It's, if you like, a kind of modern art. [ ] [ ]
    2. The situation is, if you like, quite complex and requires careful consideration. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "if you like" in English means: A polite phrase used to offer something to someone or suggest a course of action, often implying a degree of choice or flexibility., Used to express a suggestion or offer in a casual and friendly manner, indicating willingness to accommodate the other person's preference..

The phonetic transcription of "if you like" is /ɪf juː laɪk/ in British English and /ɪf juː laɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "if you like": "Have some tea, if you like.". More examples on the page.