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be keen on

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire appreciate go for love

STRONG

adore approve cherish dig esteem exclaim fancy prize relish savor

WEAK

be gratified by be partial to be pleased by be sweet on care for care to delight in derive pleasure from dote on feast on find appealing get a kick out of hanker for hold dear indulge in luxuriate in rejoice in revel in stuck on take an interest in take delight in take satisfaction in take to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate scorn

STRONG

despise not care refuse

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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Alex says he understands why some people might not be keen on a career in the military, but believes the cyber roles are "really important".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

If you're renting or were displaced due to the fires, you must be keen on your tenant rights.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025

Barcelona and Messi would be keen on securing a dream return for the forward to the Nou Camp but, with the La Liga leaders facing severe financial difficulties, a move back 'home' looks increasingly unlikely.

From BBC • May 3, 2023

If there is any doubt about whether he is the right man for the job, he’d be keen on silencing that.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

I thought you would be keen on it.

From The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year by Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa)

be keen on

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