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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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Rattlesnakes would rather save their venom to subdue their prey, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Ollie Mae sighs, like she would rather I just tell her.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson