Wouldst - English meaning

verb

Archaic second person singular of would.

verb

Past of will1, in various senses.

Usage examples:

He said he would be away for a couple of days

verb

(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation.

Usage examples:

He would lose his job if he were identified

verb

Expressing a desire or inclination.

Usage examples:

I would love to work in america

verb

Expressing a polite request.

Usage examples:

Would you pour the wine, please?

verb

Expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope.

Usage examples:

I would imagine that they're home by now

verb

Used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical.

Usage examples:

They would say that, wouldn't they?

verb

Expressing a wish or regret.

Usage examples:

Would that he had lived to finish it