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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As for new nuclear reactors, investors would rather Constellation tread carefully, Zimbardo notes.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

At a moment when much of the tech industry would rather not talk politics, Google executive Jeff Dean has been a rare outspoken voice—even on issues that hit close to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But Robbie and Michelle White can't think of any other place they would rather be.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I once heard a very wise person say, “I would rather see my kids enjoy things while I am alive than give them everything when I am dead.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Felix would rather play basketball and video games, but there were dollars to burn.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

would rather

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