as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
during the Renaissance most men of science and the arts were fain to express their noblest thoughts in Latin, the lingua franca of the learned
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as in rather
by choice or preference
"I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord," the princess pleaded
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fain
Adjective
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At the time, Nordstrom was the only retailer willing to partner with the brand.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Step two is to attract at least 40,000 members willing to pay £5 a month.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Given the significant amount of uncertainty, a rather brief statement by the Chancellor was not unexpected.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Comments Danny Reagan is ready to get back in action.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Who is ready to hear his name any time the Mets blow a lead after the sixth inning?—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many Americans were glad when the burn-the-place to the ground tea partiers entered Congress and simply refused to compromise.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After the Blues finish off a 6-1 win, Donovan and Burleson are glad to have a chance to enjoy themselves before turning their attention back to the Cardinals and Opening Day.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Fain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fain. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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