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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Fondness and Disdain

Here you will learn some English words related to fondness and disdain such as "partial", "misogynist", and "keen".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
inclined
[Adjective]

having a tendency to do something

Ex: He is inclined to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks .
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keen
[Adjective]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

Ex: He has a keen passion for playing the guitar .
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to favor something, especially an opinion

Ex: The upcoming election is expected to lean heavily toward the incumbent party.
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to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: What kind of music do you like?
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like
[noun]

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for

Ex: The survey asked participants to list their likes and dislikes .
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to love
[Verb]

to like something or enjoy doing it a lot

Ex: She loves the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore .
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mad
[Adjective]

very fond of someone or something

Ex: She 's mad on reading mystery novels and always has one with her .
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someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

Ex: Jane stopped dating him when she realized his misogynist tendencies.
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misogynistic
[Adjective]

detesting women or having a low opinion of them

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overfond
[Adjective]

deeply obsessed with someone or something

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partial
[Adjective]

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

Ex: He showed he was partial to vintage cars by collecting them .
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a specific fondness for someone or something

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passion
[noun]

an excessive aspiration or desire for someone or something

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penchant
[noun]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .
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pet peeve
[noun]

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

Ex: A pet peeve of mine is drivers who do n’t use turn signals .
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picky
[Adjective]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .
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to please
[Verb]

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

Ex: Don't worry about what others think; just please yourself when making decisions about your career.
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potty
[Adjective]

deeply fascinated by someone, particularly in a foolish or unreasonable way

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to prefer
[Verb]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .
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preferable
[Adjective]

more desirable or favored compared to other options

Ex: Many people find online shopping preferable to visiting physical stores due to convenience .
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preferably
[Adverb]

in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

Ex: In the meeting , the team members discussed potential solutions , preferably focusing on those that require minimal resources .
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a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

Ex: The candidate 's policy proposals align closely with the preferences of young voters .
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to cause a person to dislike someone or something

Ex: They were put off by the high prices and decided to shop elsewhere.
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an extreme aversion or hostility that one has to someone or something

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repulsion
[noun]

intense hatred or disgust

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the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change

Ex: The artist faced resistance from critics who did not appreciate her unconventional style .
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to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones

Ex: The artist 's expressive painting had the ability to stir up a range of emotions in anyone who observed it .
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to grow to like someone or something, often without any specific reason

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to start to dislike someone or something

Ex: She began to take against the new manager after he criticized her work .
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to start having feelings of attachment or fascination toward someone or something

Ex: takes a shine to the new restaurant in town and becomes a regular customer , trying out various dishes from their menu .
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to start to like someone or something

Ex: The community took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .
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to start to like something

Ex: The skepticism faded as customers warmed to the concept of online shopping .
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would
[Verb]

used to express a tendency or desire

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would rather
[sentence]

used to express a preference for one option over another

Ex: Would you rather visit the beach or go hiking this weekend?
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would sooner
[phrase]

used to indicate one's preference to do, have, or achieve something (than something else)

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