MAYST

To be strong; to have power (over).

(auxiliary) to be able; can.

To be able to go.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) to have permission to, be allowed. used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.

Example: "You may smoke outside;  may i sit there?"

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) expressing a present possibility; possibly.

Example: "He may be lying;  schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box"

(subjunctive present, defective) expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

Example: "May you win;  may the weather be sunny"

Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

To gather may, or flowers in general.

To celebrate may day.