amenable
Amenable (adj) means willing to go along with a suggestion or be persuaded. Example: “She was amenable to changing the meeting time.”
How to use amenable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen to persuasion, easy-going about accepting an idea or plan.
Usually followed by "to," not "with" — "amenable to the idea," not "amenable with the idea."
Word forms
more amenable comparative, most amenable superlative
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman amenable, built on French mener, "to lead" — someone amenable can be "led" toward agreement.
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What does “amenable” mean?
The word “amenable” means willing to go along with a suggestion or be persuaded. In plain terms, open to persuasion, easy-going about accepting an idea or plan.
How do you pronounce “amenable”?
“Amenable” is pronounced uh-MEE-nuh-buhl (/əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “amenable” in a sentence?
Here is “amenable” used in a sentence: “She was amenable to changing the meeting time.”
What is the opposite of “amenable”?
The opposite of “amenable” — its antonyms — is unamenable.
What part of speech is “amenable”?
“Amenable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “amenable” come from?
The word “amenable” comes from French. From Anglo-Norman amenable, built on French mener, "to lead" — someone amenable can be "led" toward agreement.
How many meanings does “amenable” have?
“Amenable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: willing to go along with a suggestion or be persuaded.
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