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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This would enable faster scientific progress and help researchers focus on the most promising samples.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

“L.A. was losing art because of its poor facilities,” Govan said, noting that Perenchio explicitly told him he would not leave his collection to the old buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

People on the ground would have known something had happened.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Ceredigion council said the rise which came in last summer would simplify charges and ensure the authority balances its budget.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Chitto never knew what she would be familiar with and what she wouldn’t.

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