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

Informa said it would review all options to support the academic business, which it said is approaching $1 billion in revenue, and that it would publish outcomes of the review in March.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Herefordshire Council said it would continue to "review and prioritise highway and drainage improvements across the county based on evidence", adding roads could be affected by flooding during prolonged heavy rainfall.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The events and academic-publishing group said it would focus on its core business-to-business arm following the separation of Taylor & Francis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Carl Walker, from Jersey Consumer Council, said credit card companies would need to be reminded of the change which had allowed more information to be shared.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Jones said war was coming, and traveling to Southeast Asia would be dangerous.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly