Definitions:
having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to

used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event

such as; for example

in the same way that; as

as though; as if

used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another

(of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing

used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used

used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation)

in the manner of

find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

wish for; want

the things one likes or prefers