could do with

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

be greedy desiderate feel a need have a passion for have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Fastmarkets analyst Andy Farida believes the aluminum price could do with a pause given how far it has already risen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Manchester United have become a bit unpredictable recently and Michael Carrick is another manager who could do with having a strong end to the season.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I say that on behalf of your aunt, but also for every other vulnerable elderly person who could do with a nephew like you.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“I don’t know who’s driving this thing, but he could do with a few lessons.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

could do with

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