With to and infinitive: allowed or permitted to do something; not restricted by rules or circumstance. Also: †permitted by one's conscience…
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释义 | the mind > will > wish or inclination > willingness > [adjective] (95) freeeOE With to and infinitive: allowed or permitted to do something; not restricted by rules or circumstance. Also: †permitted by one's conscience… well-willingOE Benevolent, kindly, good-natured; favourably disposed; †loyal (obsolete). Formerly also: †right-minded, righteous (obsolete). Cf. well-willed, adj.… readyc1175 Willing, eager; feeling or exhibiting no reluctance to (also †for to) do something. In predicative use. fainc1275 Disposed, inclined or willing, eager. Const. †of, †for, to with infinitive. archaic or dialect. buxoma1300 Morally. with infinitive: Easily moved, prone, ready. Obsolete. prestc1300 Ready in mind, disposition, or will, esp. for something or to do something; inclined, disposed, willing; eager, keen, prompt. liefc1325 Desirous, wishful, willing, glad. Const. of, to with infinitive. Obsolete. rifec1390 Disposed, inclined; ready. Formerly also: †prompt, quick (obsolete). Now only with for. willyc1390 Willing, eager; inclined towards an action. Obsolete. baina1400 Ready, willing, inclined. willinga1400 Disposed to consent or comply; ready to do something (specified or implied) without reluctance… In attributive use, preceding the noun. listyc1440 ? Pleasant, delightful. Also, pleased or willing to do something; hence, ready, quick. (Cf. list, adj.) towardc1440 Disposed to do what is asked or required; willing, compliant, obliging, docile. (The opposite of froward, adj. 1) Obsolete or archaic. appliable1449 Ready to accommodate oneself or give heed to; well-disposed, adaptable, docile, compliant. Cf. pliable, adj.2 Obsolete. pronea1450 Ready in mind (for some action expressed or implied); eager, willing. Obsolete. wilfulc1460 Willing; consenting; ready to comply with a request, desire, or requirement. Obsolete. prompt?a1475 Ready in mind; inclined, disposed. Obsolete. rare. content1477 Consenting, willing, ready. Const. to with infinitive, that with clause, or absol. be content: ‘be pleased’, ‘be so good’. Obsolete. towardly1513 Well-disposed, dutiful, tractable. contenteda1525 Willing, ready (to do something); = content, adj.2 3. Obsolete. towards1525 Favourable, compliant, forward, ready. Obsolete. fond1529 Eager, glad; desirous, or strongly inclined. With to and infinitive (rarely with that). Now nonstandard. comingc1576 Inclined to make or receive advances; ready, eager, compliant, forward. Obsolete. unrefusinga1586 That does not refuse, deny, or reject something. open-armed1594 Having the arms open or apart, esp. (of a person) ready to embrace someone; cordial, welcoming (cf. with open arms (occasionally arm) at open, adj.… voluntary1598 Favourably inclined or disposed (to do something); willing, ready. Obsolete. gainsome1629 Ready, prompt, ? †willing to assist. easy1653 Not unwilling, ready. Const. infinitive. Now only with passive, as easy to be entreated; cf. A. 10. Obsolete. unreluctant1654 Not reluctant; ungrudging; willing, ready. nothing loath1667 without construction; sometimes quasi-adv. nothing loath: not at all unwilling. applicable1702 Well-disposed, pliable; = appliable, adj. 2. Obsolete. irreluctanta1706 Not reluctant; willing. unhesitating1753 (un-, prefix1 affix 4.) unloath1861 Not loath; unreluctant; willing. Somewhat rare. prone-minded1869 Subcategories:— to do something (5) — willing under the circumstances (1) — willing to serve (1) — ready or prompt (15) — eager (29) — hearty or zealous (8) — earnest (1) |
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