be like

verb4

1. •
   To be similar to (something).

   • They are like their parents in this respect.
2. •
   To be as though.

   • When they were deciding my age in that place it was like they are going to buy you. — 2009
3. •
   (informal, slang) To say.

   • If he’s like “I don’t want to”, then be like “Pretty please! – It means a lot to me”.
4. •
   To be typical or characteristic of (someone or something).

   • In these great sayings Jesus shows what people are like when God is King in their hearts, and in their lives. — 1903