would

[wood, wuhd] / wʊd, wəd /

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cause v.
choose v.
give, bequeath to another v.

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

That would surely lead to protests from impacted teams this season, who will demand it should, as usual, come into effect immediately.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

NANJING, China—When Gao Wenjia spotted Nanjing’s “Romantic Center” on his social-media feed, he knew instantly where he would tie the knot—even if it meant traveling more than 2,000 miles from his home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

He added that Switzerland would "not look away when we see violations of the very international rules that allow us to live in peace".

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Uncertain he would reach his 70th birthday, Mr. Moritz today, at 72, is in remission.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Joey decides it would be safer to walk at night, away from the road and watchful eyes.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly