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adjective

ˈfān How to pronounce fain (audio)
Definition of fainnext
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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fain

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adverb

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
  1. willing
  2. rather
  3. ready
  4. glad
  5. inclined
Adjective
  • Unlike the Leafs, the Oilers were willing to pay a first-round pick for Henrique last spring and were rewarded with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
    Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The big groups are now seeking them out as partners while collectors seem willing to pay any amount of money, and wait as long as eight years, for their timepieces.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of willing
Adverb
  • If receiving personalized coffee picks from a catalogue of nearly 600 coffees from 60 different roasters sounds like your cup of tea (or rather, joe), then MistoBox is the subscription for you.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The book is by no means meant to be prescriptive, but rather serves as a guide for those looking for a starting point.
    Rosana Lai, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of rather
Adjective
  • EVs, however, may be the best choice for consumers ready to lease or buy a new vehicle, with deep discounts on a large selection of models, including luxury brands.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • But right now, his focus is on getting Wicked: For Good ready which Universal will release on November 21, 2025.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson says the players are focused on the task ahead as the team sits at the top of the Premier League table, but is glad the club’s fans are getting carried away.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kevin Bacon and his family are glad Christmas is over — and are singing about it.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Now, with Loyd’s future with the Storm in question, Ogwumike might be inclined to look elsewhere.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • However, buyers appear to be more inclined to get off the sidelines as pending home sales rise.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of inclined
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