- well-disposed
- adjective Date: 14th century having a good disposition; especially disposed to be friendly, favorable, or sympathetic
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well 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: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
well-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 … Dictionary of contemporary English
well-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 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Well 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
well-disposed — well′ disposed′ adj. 1) feeling favorable, sympathetic, or kind: well disposed toward our plan[/ex] 2) of pleasant disposition • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang
well-disposed — index inclined, peaceable, prone, propitious Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
well disposed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having a positive, sympathetic, or friendly attitude … English terms dictionary
well-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.) … English World dictionary
well 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… … English dictionary
well-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) …
well-disposed — adj. well disposed towards * * * [ˌweldɪs pəʊzd] well disposed towards … Combinatory dictionary
