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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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She told the outlet that, as it was happening, she hoped someone on the production side would call a halt to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A price war would be an early test of the strength of both companies’ business models ahead of hotly anticipated public listings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If inflationary pressures get worse, that would hurt China’s globally competitive exporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

What would she call the movie of her life?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“So, giving her a handshake would be like letting her read my journal?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold