Will: expresses volition

[jack]

I will like to thank you. (Incorrect)
'will' expresses volition: an action is required. The word 'like' is not an action, so it's not compatible with 'will'.

How come 'like' is not an action? 'Like' is a verb right? Aren't verbs actions? How do I know what's an action and what's not?

Is 'believe' an action?
What do these mean?
1. Would you believe it?
2. Will you believe it?

Thanks.

[Tdol]

Verbs can be actions or states:

I am stupid.

This isn't an action; it sdescribes the way I am over time. 'I like coffee' doesn't describe an action, but how I feel about coffeee- drinking is the action.