Definitions

would

[wood, wuhd] / wʊd, wəd /

VERB

cause

Synonyms

STRONG

authorize bid command decree demand determine direct effect enjoin exert insist intend ordain order request resolve

WEAK

bring about decide on

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow forget neglect overlook reply waver

WEAK

keep pass receive

VERB

choose

Synonyms

STRONG

crave desire elect incline like opt please prefer want wish

WEAK

be inclined have a mind to see fit

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate ignore not want spurn

WEAK

keep neglect pass receive

VERB

give, bequeath to another

Synonyms

STRONG

bequest confer devise disinherit leave legate probate transfer

WEAK

cut off disherit pass on

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

neglect pass receive

Example Sentences

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It would be wise to create a budget for each location to better understand how much you’d be spending each month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

This time it was good news: Tatum would return to the court that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

That would promote competitive balance, which has been a hallmark of the NFL ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Which move do you think would make the most sense?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“This would have meant so much to him. I’m glad you didn’t listen to me.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam