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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Whatever deals come out of this year’s billionaire summer camp are likely to be less about building empires than guarding flanks — or selling out to private-equity firms willing to manage the decline.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025 -
After having little luck finding a traditional TV outlet willing to double ESPN/ABC’s current $90 million/year deal, F1 seems to have found deliverance by way of its theatrical partner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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With a net elevation decrease of just over 1,310 m (about 4,300 ft) throughout the drive, the EV most certainly benefited from regenerative braking, a rather useful feature that turns downhill momentum back into battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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His views on the current state of cinema are rather depressing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a peek at what spooky finds are ready to haunt your home in the cutest way, starting at just $2 and capping out at $25.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The thing spits out a few summarizing bullet points, and Lance, newly confident, slowly rolls back to his spot at the table, ready to contribute.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Sharif was glad when Adjoua’s new agent put her on the hook with the New York Times behind her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Just be glad the season didn't feature Cybertrucks.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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But the Padres seem more inclined to add to that strength than deal from it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Pence, however, isn't inclined to throw rocks or to vilify his political opponents.—
Jim Martin,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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“Fain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fain. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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