Would-s
weld2 .
verb takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
used as an auxiliary to form the past tense or subjunctive mood of will1
with you, he, she, it, they, or a noun as subject. used as an auxiliary to indicate willingness or desire in a polite manner: would you help me, please?
used as an auxiliary to describe a past action as being accustomed or habitual: every day we would go for walks
i wish: would that he were here
would rather
would that
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