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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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Would it make sense to stay another year while continuing to research the situation?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Would those who have backed the management be forced to act?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A sticking point for investors: Would Abel start to put some of Berkshire’s trove of cash to work?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"Would I be able to do the job? I believe that I could. I do believe I have the ability, but it's another year and a half outside of an election."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Lou Ann? Would it be okay if Boo stayed here? Ray asked me to play basketball just, you know, until it gets dark.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko