Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
would-that
phrase
/wʊd ðæt/
Definition
A phrase used to express a wish or desire regarding a situation that is otherwise unattainable or hypothetical.
Examples
- Would that we could travel back in time to witness history.
- I would that he would change his mind about the decision.
Meaning
It conveys a longing for something to be true or for something to happen, often implying that it is not currently the case.
Synonyms
- I wish
- If only
- O that
