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“would like” = “want”
“I want some food” is OK, but it is nicer to say
“I would like some food”.
“Want” is a strong word.
“Would” is more polite, like asking and saying “please”. It is like saying “If I had some food, I will be happy”.
Would you like a drink?
Yes, I would like some tea please.
Would you like some cake too?
I would, but I am not hungry
If something is not 100% real, you can use “would”:
If you saw a house on fire, what would you do?
I would call 911.
Would you try to stop the fire?
No, I would not.
Really?
No, I wouldn’t. I would call 911.
If your car does not start, would you call 911?
No! I would not. I would call my friend.
Oh?
Yes, I’d call my friend. He would help me.
Really?
Yes, he’d help me.
I’d = I would
he’d = he would
she’d = she would
they’d = they would
you’d = you would
we’d = we would
