"It would be appreciated if you could" vs "It would be appreciated if you would"

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"It would be appreciated if you could" vs "It would be appreciated if you would"

While these two phrases are quite similar, the word "could" differs in meaning from the word "would." "Would" assumes an ability to do something, while "could" puts this ability into question.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

This is an extremely polite way to make a request.

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some examples from our editors:

It would be appreciated if you could abstain from mentioning this to our founder.
It would be appreciated if you could contact the branch office.

Some alternatives from our editors:

It would be much appreciated if you could
It would be appreciated if you would
I would be grateful if you could

Use this very formal phrase to make a request.

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some examples from our editors:

It would be appreciated if you would stop using the phone for personal calls.
It would be appreciated if you would uphold the highest standards of cleanliness.

Some alternatives from our editors:

it would be appreciated if you could
I would be grateful if you would

Answer 1

It would be appreciated if you could

This is correct

Answer 2

It would be appreciated if you would

This is correct

"It would be appreciated if you could" vs "It would be appreciated if you would"

It would be appreciated if you could

It would be appreciated if you would

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