turn a willing ear
verb
Roget 602:
be willing
etc.
adj.;
incline,
lean to,
mind,
propend;
had as lief;
lend a willing ear,
give a willing ear,
turn a willing ear;
have a half a mind to,
have a great mind to;
hold to,
cling to;
desire
etc.
865.
see fit,
think good,
think proper;
acquiesce
etc.
(assent)
488;
comply with
etc.
762.
swallow the bait,
nibble at the bait;
gorge the hook;
have no scruple of,
make no scruple of;
make no bones of;
jump at,
catch at;
meet halfway;
volunteer.
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Roget 762:
consent;
assent
etc.
488;
yield assent,
admit,
allow,
concede,
grant,
yield;
come round,
come over;
give into,
acknowledge,
agnize†,
give consent,
comply with,
acquiesce,
agree to,
fall in with,
accede,
accept,
embrace an offer,
close with,
take at one's word,
have no objection.
satisfy,
meet one's wishes,
settle,
come to terms
etc.
488;
not refuse
etc.
764;
turn a willing ear
etc.
(willingness)
602;
jump at;
deign,
vouchsafe;
promise
etc.
768.
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