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be willing

VERB
incline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bend impel persuade predispose prompt sway
STRONG
affect bias drive favor govern induce influence look move prefer prejudice turn verge
WEAK
be disposed be partial be predisposed gravitate toward lean toward make willing not mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade prevent repress stop suppress
STRONG
be fair be just dislike halt hinder
VERB
lean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incline prefer tend
STRONG
favor look
WEAK
be prone gravitate toward have propensity not mind
Antonyms
WEAK
dislike disregard forget not like

Example Sentences

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I would be willing to give her what she needs outright and am not looking to get anything back.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

“If you have a viewpoint, you should be willing to say who you are,” said Lisa Gritzner, a veteran City Hall lobbyist.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, neither of whom could be described as ideological allies of Piker, have suggested they would be willing to appear.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

So, look out for what is said about who parties might be willing to work with and what their priorities will be in any discussions after the election.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She held her hands up, hoping neither of them would be willing to go through her to get to the other.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack