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fain in Dutch

fain in Dutch is tevreden — fain means archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.

fain in Dutch

tevreden
adj
Glad, contented, or satisfied to do something in the absence of a better alternative.

What does "fain" mean?

  1. adj Archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.
    "She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one."
  2. adv Archaic or literary: gladly; by choice.
    "He would fain have stayed longer, but duty called."
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fain in a sentence

  • She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one.
  • He would fain have stayed longer, but duty called.

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What is "fain" in Dutch?

"fain" in Dutch is tevreden. fain means: Archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.

How do you use "fain" in a sentence?

Example: "She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one." In Dutch, "fain" is tevreden.

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