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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There is only one way he would rather spend this World Cup, and that’s in Sweden’s yellow jersey when the country takes on Tunisia, the Netherlands, and Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Davidson analyst Gil Luria agreed, arguing AI labs would rather have a seat at the table than an adversarial relationship with the government.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This sends a message that the company would rather have shareholders fund its ambitious expansion of artificial-intelligence infrastructure than use cash on hand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Bass has denied she would rather face Pratt than Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I would rather have the assembly during language arts or gym or lunch.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

would rather

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