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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However, the state has been willing to elect moderate Republicans over the years, including Collins, who has enjoyed popularity in the state for decades.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025 -
People who don’t fall into these categories may still be able to get a vaccine if a provider is willing to give it off-label.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Just not my cup of tea, or rather only in small doses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But those defenses, more then Vrabel's new unit, were interested in gap control and keeping everything in front of them rather then penetration and creating negative plays.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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By enjoying the exciting spectacle, their fans have willingly become mindless followers—idol worshippers who are too misguided, and naive, to see they’re being led toward their own destruction.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Von Ferdinand’s attorneys have argued Jett willingly transferred her money and properties to Von Ferdinand.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lee agreed Canto-Osorio did fumble, but was glad to catch a break.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most pay equity advocates are glad men's earnings have increased, said Katherine Gallagher Robbins, senior research fellow for the National Partnership for Women & Families.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As far as exemplars go, those inclined to offer wardrobe support could find a better follow and a better way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Investors may be more inclined to invest in the later stages, having seen examples of European companies scaling - as Klink puts it - at an insanely high speed.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Fain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fain. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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