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disposed

adjective

Willing or having a tendency to do something.

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After a restful weekend, she felt disposed to tackle the difficult chapter.
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A new member felt disposed to demonstrate a glazing method she had practiced and was willing to answer questions while others tried it.
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This entry is part of the vocabulary collection supplied by GlobalRPh. Definitions are concise study meanings. Examples combine original teaching sentences with selected passages adapted from the supplied study notes; their source is labeled beside each example. A word may have additional specialized or historical senses.

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DISPOSED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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