State verbs usually express: 1 Status and possession : Be , have , own , belong , owe , possess ... 2 Perception and sense : See , hear , smell , feel , taste ... 3 Thought and opinion : Believe , remember , know , think , seem , forget , agree , remember , understand , imagine ... 4 Taste, preferences : Like , dislike , love , hate , want , hope , prefer , wish ... Examples: I have a red car. I have a red car. Her food tastes good. Their food tastes good. I believe you. I believe you. Do you like your ice cream? You like ice cream? Follow for more English Tips