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amenable to vs amenable

Both "amenable to" and "amenable" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Amenable to" is used when referring to being open or responsive to something, while "amenable" alone is used to describe someone who is willing to agree or accept something.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1276 views

amenable to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "amenable to" when you want to indicate that someone is open or responsive to something, such as a suggestion or idea.

Examples:

She is amenable to trying new foods.
He is amenable to discussing the matter further.
The company is amenable to considering alternative proposals.

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Well, he wasn't very happy about it, but, I think he might be a little more amenable to our requests now.
The EU will maintain its strong commitment to Macedonia and will actively support a government amenable to reforms.
It is clear from settled case law of the ECJ that the choice of the legal basis does not depend on the discretion of the Community legislature but must be based on objective elements which are amenable to judicial control.
It is clear from settled case law of the ECJ that the choice of the legal basis does not depend on the discretion of the Community legislature but must be based on objective elements which are amenable to judicial control.
I assume Captain Flint wasn't amenable to your suggestion.
I had hoped to find an outcome amenable to both crews.
We're amenable to putting this entire matter behind us.
We generally find Sally's quite amenable to reason.
I will likely be replaced by someone more amenable to Cohen.
She seems amenable to my suggested changes to the syllabus.
'Cause I'm amenable to that.
All of these would enable, in principle - be amenable to enhancement.
I gather Antony was not amenable to persuasion.
I would add that we are amenable to any practicable form of banking supervision.
I trust the House will be amenable to our proposal.
He seems more amenable to the proposition, or at least not quite as...
What else has she been amenable to?
It's just a guess, but somehow I think she might be a little more amenable to the idea now.
There are few circumstances more amenable to picking a man's pocket than a thrashing.
And we'd like to know if you're amenable to us sharing the position.

Alternatives:

open to
responsive to
willing to consider

amenable

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "amenable" when describing someone who is willing to agree or accept something, without the need for the preposition "to".

Examples:

She is amenable to the idea.
He is amenable to compromise.
The team is amenable to change.

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We generally find Sally's quite amenable to reason.
I take it the new head of the president's security team is a little more amenable.
Herbert is going to use his contacts to find a suitable ship with an amenable captain.
But I glared at him and he is decidedly more amenable!
What else has she been amenable to?
But she seems even more amenable if you're part of it.
Would you be amenable to my speaking with her?
Sadly, Mrs Sharpe is not amenable.
Remember to be visible, amenable, and most importantly, flexible.
I suspect you may find his terms less amenable.
I assume Captain Flint wasn't amenable to your suggestion.
I had hoped to find an outcome amenable to both crews.
We're amenable to putting this entire matter behind us.
Not the most amenable of gentlemen.
I will likely be replaced by someone more amenable to Cohen.
She seems amenable to my suggested changes to the syllabus.
'Cause I'm amenable to that.
Well, you'll find them much more amenable.
All of these would enable, in principle - be amenable to enhancement.
I gather Antony was not amenable to persuasion.

Alternatives:

willing to
agreeable to
open to

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