SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
inclined
adjective
Having a tendency or willingness to think or act in a particular way.
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The Lesson That Would Not Sit Still · paragraph 1Disposed toward
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Return to topProne usually introduces an undesirable tendency; willing emphasizes readiness to agree or act.
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After hearing both proposals, the committee was inclined to support the smaller project.
The ceramics club was inclined to hold an informal evening session because several members enjoyed working together after their daytime classes.
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