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would rather

would more willingly; would more readily. I would rather have an apple than a pear. I don't like pears. I'd rather live in the north than the south, because I like snow.

See also: rather

would rather

Prefer to, as in We would rather eat dinner before the movie. [Mid-1500s]

See also: rather