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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“I would guess we have only seen about half of the snapback retracement in the markets so far.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Amazon Pharmacy and GoodRx said patients would be able to access Foundayo through their platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

MSF was willing to pay for the drug, but “we never even got to the question of price; it was a question of whether they would even sell to us at all.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“You would think that would motivate people,” said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations with the National Association of Tax Professionals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Yaupon tea would cool and clear her head.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith