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What is another word for Prest?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛst] (IPA)

Prest is a word that refers to readiness or willingness to do something. It is often used in formal language and can sometimes seem outdated or archaic. However, there are many words that can be used as synonyms for prest, including prepared, willing, eager, enthusiastic, ready, and keen. These words all convey a similar meaning but may be more appropriate in different contexts. For example, "prepared" might be used in a more practical or logistical context, while "enthusiastic" might be used to describe someone's emotional response to a task. Regardless of the specific word chosen, using a synonym for prest can help to add variety and nuance to one's writing and speech.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Prest

Then he askt me, woulde I not willingly have seene the Country of Romeo and Juliet, and Prest to know whether I loved Poetry; but finding me loath to tell, sayd he doubted not I preferred Romances, and that he had read manie, and loved them dearly too.
"Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary"
Anne Manning
My Arms were soe fast about his Neck, and my Face Prest soe close to his Shoulder, that I did not for a While perceive the grave Looke he had put on.
"Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary"
Anne Manning
And truly, as it doth here occur to me, I do be ever seeming a serious young man, as you maybe shall have grown to think; but yet was I to a dread and serious business, and the strain did be too great upon me and the trouble too much Prest upon my heart to give me much of laughter, as you do surely perceive, and so you to give me your ear and your understanding.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson

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