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What is another word for Towardness?

Pronunciation: [tʊwˈɔːdnəs] (IPA)

Towardness is a term used to express inclination or readiness to approach something or someone. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, including tendency, propensity, leaning, disposition, proclivity, inclination, and predilection. These words all refer to a person's natural inclination toward a particular behavior or response. For example, a person with a tendency to be thoughtful may be more likely to consider the feelings of others before acting. Similarly, someone with a proclivity for adventure may be more drawn to trying new things and taking risks. Whether it's a positive or negative inclination, these synonyms all capture the concept of towardness and a person's natural orientation toward a particular activity or behavior.
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In whose wit and Towardness the Cardinal much delighting would say of him unto the nobles that divers times dined with him, This child here waiting at the table, Whosoever shall live to see it, will prove a marvellous man.
"Early English Meals and Manners"
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They were first entertained on board the vessel and gave liberal presents to the sailors, alms being given at the same time to a number of poor people, in order that they might pray for good luck and a good voyage; "then at the signe of the Christopher, Master Cabot and his friends banketted, and made them that were in the company great cheere; and for very joy that he had to see the Towardness of our intended discovery, he entered into the dance himselfe, amongst the rest of the young and lusty company."
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold
The others are so dear to me and the most part of them of such Towardness, as my good hope of their doing well, and thereafter they will be able to serve their Prince and country, persuades me to make so much to excuse my folly as to entreat you to use your favour in my allowance for my transportations, my charges being increased by these extraordinary occasions.
"The Mystery of Francis Bacon"
William T. Smedley

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