would

[wood, wuhd] / wʊd, wəd /

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cause v.
choose v.
give, bequeath to another v.

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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would

In an interview, Rybakov said the party would focus on those races and was careful not to voice any overt criticism of Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

With morning temperatures in rural areas hovering around 3C, and perhaps only 6-9C in some bigger cities, you would think autumn was just around the corner.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

They understood, he said, that “the elections would have been a referendum between war and peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Soon afterwards, Have A Nice Stay said it would close at the end of August, citing economic difficulties and unpredictable "red lines" over what material was considered problematic.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Joey decides it would be safer to walk at night, away from the road and watchful eyes.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly