well-disposed

  • 1well disposed — ˌwell disˈposed [well disposed] adjective well disposed (towards/to sb/sth) having friendly feelings towards sb or a positive attitude towards sth • It s a country that is well disposed to the West. Opp: ↑ …

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  • 2well-disposed — well dis posed adj feeling friendly towards a person or positive about an idea or plan well disposed to/towards ▪ I did not feel particularly well disposed towards him …

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  • 3well-disposed — well dis|posed [ ,wel dı spouzd ] adjective FORMAL tending to be friendly, helpful, or interested: well disposed toward: We re hoping they might feel somewhat well disposed toward us …

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  • 4Well disposed — Disposed Dis*posed , p. a. 1. Inclined; minded. [1913 Webster] When he was disposed to pass into Achaia. Acts xviii. 27. [1913 Webster] 2. Inclined to mirth; jolly. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] {Well disposed}, in good condition; in good… …

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  • 5well-disposed — well′ disposed′ adj. 1) feeling favorable, sympathetic, or kind: well disposed toward our plan[/ex] 2) of pleasant disposition • Etymology: 1350–1400 …

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  • 6well-disposed — index inclined, peaceable, prone, propitious Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 7well disposed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having a positive, sympathetic, or friendly attitude …

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  • 8well-disposed — [wel΄dis pōzd′] adj. 1. having a pleasant disposition 2. inclined to be friendly, kindly, or favorable (toward a person) or receptive ( to an idea, etc.) …

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  • 9well disposed — also well disposed ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ to/towards n If you are well disposed to a person, plan, or activity, you are likely to agree with them or support them. They are likely to be well disposed to an offer of a separate peace deal... He felt… …

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  • 10well-disposed — /ˈwɛl dəspoʊzd/ (say wel duhspohzd) adjective 1. rightly or properly disposed; well meaning. 2. favourably or kindly disposed: well disposed hearts. Also, (especially in predicative use), well disposed /wɛl dəsˈpoʊzd/ (say wel duhs pohzd) …