Definitions

would rather

VERB

prefer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt choose go for pick promote put select suggest wish

STRONG

advance aggrandize cull desire elect elevate fancy finger incline mark place pose present proposition propound raise tag take tap upgrade

WEAK

be partial to be turned on to fix upon like better opt for optate propone put forward would sooner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate refuse reject

STRONG

decrease depress disgrace drop ignore lessen lose lower stop withhold

WEAK

spurn

Example Sentences

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But she said the people who can afford to rent apartments the tax credit has produced would rather move into a market-rate apartment for similar money and with fewer rules and restrictions.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Most bond pros would rather own anything else other than boring Treasuries, but there is a case for the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“I would rather help clients plan for it intentionally than have them wait too long and miss the opportunity and ultimately regret not taking any trips,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 20, 2026

Many have said they would rather wait until next year, when Rivian has promised to release the more affordable $45,000 version.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

She would rather have her own heart broken than Sadie’s.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

would rather

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