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make willing

VERB
dispose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt incline predispose tempt
STRONG
actuate adjust arrange array bend bias condition determine distribute fix govern group induce influence lead locate marshal motivate move organize prepare promote prompt put range rank regulate set settle shepherd stand sway systematize tailor
WEAK
call the tune lay down the law methodize put one's foot down put to rights read the riot act ride herd on set in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage
STRONG
change comply confuse consent depart derange destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disperse displace dissuade disturb halt hinder ignore leave lose miss mix up neglect obey prevent remove scatter stay stop unsettle upset
WEAK
mismanage
VERB
incline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bend impel persuade predispose prompt sway
STRONG
affect bias drive favor govern induce influence look move prefer prejudice turn verge
WEAK
be disposed be partial be predisposed be willing gravitate toward lean toward not mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade prevent repress stop suppress
STRONG
be fair be just dislike halt hinder

Example Sentences

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A little wholesome, if incisive, raillery on your part will quickly extinguish any tendency to make willing slaves of his sisters.

From The Power of Womanhood, or Mothers and Sons A Book For Parents, And Those In Loco Parentis by Hopkins, Ellice

Not even the eloquence of Webster could make willing slave-catchers of the anti-slavery folk of Massachusetts.

From Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics by Johnson, Allen

Who is the next one to bring round, the next piece of club to make willing to be joined to the rest?”

From The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play by Rand, Edward A.

We use it for mailing samples of our paper, but I have an idea that you would get plenty of subscriptions and make willing agents of these storekeepers.

From The Blue Birds' Winter Nest by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

It is best that you make willing offer of your service in all ways so that he calls on none of his own men for help.”

From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Amick, Robert Wesley