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well-disposed

American  
[wel-di-spohzd] / ˈwɛl dɪˈspoʊzd /

adjective

  1. favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed.

    The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.
well-disposed British  

adjective

  1. inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly

    he was never well disposed towards her relatives
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Etymology

Origin of well-disposed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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Well disposed ... the state gifts suicidal farmer Natha an uninstalled pump in Anusha Rizvi's Peepli Live.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2010

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