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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Venezuela has been producing around 1 million barrels of crude a day, so the deal would represent about one to two months’ production.

From MarketWatch

“I honestly never thought it would take them so long to find me,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The figure would represent a significant amount of all the oil the country produces annually.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would take as many as 25 of the largest oil tankers in the world to transport the oil.

From The Wall Street Journal

A serious injury would be a devastating end to the tour for Stokes, who admitted the series has taken a huge personal toll.

From BBC