well-disposed
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well-dis·posed
(wĕl′dĭ-spōzd′)adj.
Disposed to be kindly, friendly, or sympathetic.
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well-disposed
adj (well disposed when postpositive)
inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly:he was never well disposed towards her relatives.
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well′-disposed′
adj.
1. feeling favorable, sympathetic, or kind: well-disposed toward our plan.
2. of pleasant disposition.
[1350–1400]
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Adj. | 1. | well-disposed - inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; "a government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable agreement" amicable - characterized by friendship and good will |
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