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How To Sign LIKE
in American Sign Language.
ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "LIKE" in American Sign Language (ASL), place your dominant hand on your chest with thumb and middle finger extended, then pull the hand away from your chest while bringing the thumb and middle finger together.
📖 Word definition
To find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory; to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in something or someone.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "8" handshape (thumb and middle finger extended, other fingers closed).
  2. Starting Position: Hand placed on the center of your chest, thumb and middle finger touching chest.
  3. Movement: Pull hand straight out from chest about 6 inches.
  4. Path: Smooth outward motion directly away from the body.
  5. Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, fingers point upward throughout the sign.
  6. Facial Expression: Pleasant, positive expression showing enjoyment or approval.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong handshape: Use "8" shape with thumb and middle finger, not index finger.

❌ Wrong starting position: Start on chest, not in neutral space.

❌ Fingers don't come together: Thumb and middle finger must touch as you pull away.

❌ Too much movement: Keep motion small and controlled, don't exaggerate the pull.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"I like pizza."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "like" (8 hand pulls from chest) → sign "pizza" (P hand draws slice shape in air).
"Do you like movies?"
How to sign: Point to person ("you") → sign "like" → sign "movies" (5 hands shake alternately in front of face) → raise eyebrows for question.
"She likes to read."
How to sign: Point to third person ("she") → sign "like" → sign "read" (V fingers move down open palm like reading a book).