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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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He would rather spend his energy volunteering, making art, going to operas and chairing the Council on Aging in North Andover, Mass., where he lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

For me, the risk I would rather take is not hiring a resume but hiring a person that we feel like meets those qualities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Unless you would rather we interview the bosses over at Armour’s.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros