Definitions

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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A lawyer representing the students said he was "delighted" and would "continue to represent tens of thousands of students who were at other universities during Covid".

From BBC

At the same time, Chinese officials worry a frenzied rush toward stock investing would result in burst bubbles, big losses and instability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wasserman said longtime executive Mike Watts would take on day-to-day control of the business while he focuses on planning the 2028 Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal

She would later have to relearn how to talk, read and carry out everyday tasks.

From BBC

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said they are working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was located.

From BBC