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

He and other county officials said in court filings that, had they been forced to begin segregating the 20,000 flagged ballots in the midst of the election, “chaos” would have ensued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Letting them keep a campaign promise without imperiling his bid to lead the caucus would be a win-win.

From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026

Those with more severe disabilities and unable to work would get a new benefit paid at a higher rate.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Still, Acree noted that this would be no ordinary executive departure as Huang is synonymous with Nvidia, which he co-founded in 1993.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

I would like some answers, but I also know I need to choose my battles.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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