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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Salah keeps the receipts, as some would say.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Trump said the pact’s terms are “largely negotiated” and would be revealed shortly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The Sparks rebuild started last season with the addition of Kelsey Plum, where they gave up the No. 2 pick to Seattle that would become Dominique Malonga.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

With no further action, police said the video evidence would have been "lawfully discarded in 1996".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Seriously? That would be great! I still have a lot of money to raise,” Hannah says.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith