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penchant

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpɒ̃ː.ʃɒ̃ː/

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Russian meaning

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English definition

A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Example

He had a well-known penchant for debating thorny ethical dilemmas.

Collocations

penchant for
have a penchant
particular penchant

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