penchant
a strong habitual liking or tendency
Word origin: From French pencher, to lean or incline.
Penchant in a sentence
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She had a penchant for dramatic entrances at every gathering.
The author's penchant for elaborate digressions tests the patience of some readers.
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Once a blank supporter of the policy, the governor now denounces it at every opportunity, embarrassed that she ever endorsed it.
Using “penchant” well
A penchant is a settled, habitual liking, stronger than a passing interest. It is often followed by for.
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