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— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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predilection

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

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Common Phrases

. predilectiontoward predilectionpredilection strongpredilection specialpredilection personal
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Synonyms

penchantpreferencetaste

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Related Words

choicefavouritefondnessfocusproclivity

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