like for vs like :

Definitions
  like
  • n  a similar kind
    dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here
  • n  a kind of person
    We'll not see his like again
  • v  prefer or wish to do something
    Would you like to come along to the movies?
  • v  find enjoyable or agreeable
    I like jogging
    She likes to read Russian novels
  • v  be fond of
    I like my nephews
  • v  feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
    How did you like the President's speech last night?
  • v  want to have
    I'd like a beer now!
  • a  resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
    suits of like design
    a limited circle of like minds
    members of the cat family have like dispositions
    as like as two peas in a pod
    doglike devotion
    a dreamlike quality
  • a  equal in amount or value
    like amounts
    gave one six blows and the other a like number
  • a  having the same or similar characteristics
    all politicians are alike
    they looked utterly alike
    friends are generally alike in background and taste
  • s  conforming in every respect
    the like period of the preceding year
News & Articles
  like for
  • Budgets shrink for Nicholls, Fletcher
    While there are still no concrete numbers in place, Nicholls State University and Fletcher Community College now have an idea of what their budgets will look like for the next fiscal year.
    July 2, 2013 - The Houma Courier
  • Poverty Kills Education In Rural Regions of India
    One can’t really imagine what life is like for another person unless one has walked a mile in their shoes. Today we accompanied Agi Bai as she went through her chores for the day.
    July 2, 2013 - Takepart.com via Yahoo! News
  like
  • Like Father, like sons — Utah priest’s boys follow him into the priesthood
    Like Father, like sons — Utah priest’s boys follow him into the priesthood by Peggy Fletcher Stack The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jun 14, 2013 10:09AM MDT Following a centuries-old tradition, the young future deacon from Salt Lake City enters the Greek Orthodox sanctuary in Denver. The bishop blesses him in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christopher Gilbert then is led by the ...
    June 14, 2013 - The Salt Lake Tribune
  • Kate Hudson Loves Lip Balm Like Men Love Sex
    Sounds like Kate Hudson's lips are always kissable! The Almay brand ambassador revealed she has quite the obsession when it comes to keeping her pretty pout...
    June 14, 2013 - E! Online
  • Tatooine-Like Alien Planets Could Host Life
    Luke Skywalker would be proud. Planets like Skywalker's fictional home of Tatooine in the "Star Wars" movie series might have more potential for habitability than planets in other systems, research suggests.
    June 13, 2013 - SPACE.com via Yahoo! News