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disposed

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Quick answer

As an adjective, disposed means inclined.

Meanings of disposed

5 meanings

verb

Simple past tense and past participle of dispose

adjective

Inclined; minded.
in combinationHaving a certain disposition.
“well-disposed; ill-disposed”
Having made preparations
“prepared to take risks”
Similar: fain, inclined, prepared
(usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward
“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”
“I am not minded to answer any questions”
Similar: apt, given, minded, tending

Older and rare meanings (1)

obsoleteInclined to mirth; jolly.

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adjective: having made preparations

fain inclined prepared

adjective: (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward

apt given minded tending

Words that rhyme with disposed

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displeasure displume disport disposable disposal dispose disposing disposition dispositive dispossess dispossessed dispossession