given to
Having tendency for
Given to describes a tendency or habit, usually an undesirable one: He's given to exaggeration, She's given to fits of temper.
The phrase suggests someone regularly indulges in a particular behavior, often despite knowing better.
It carries a mild note of disapproval or resignation about the habit in question.
Inclined or face-down
- aptNaturally suited or inclined
- liableLegally responsible for something
- predisposedInclined beforehand
- disposedInclined toward something
susceptible · partial · fond · drawn · attracted · keen · eager · amenable
Innate behavioral inclination
- proclivityInherent tendency toward something
- penchantIngrained liking or tendency
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
- inclinationDisposition toward something
affinity · predilection · partiality · taste · fondness · liking · preference · bias
Compulsively reliant on something
- accustomedAdapted through habit
- habituatedConditioned by repetition
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
obsession · fixation · second nature · ingrained · conditioned · hooked · dependent · attached
Willing to give freely
- charitableGiving to those needing
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- philanthropicDevoted to human welfare
kindhearted · compassionate · selfless · magnanimous · liberal · openhanded · unselfish · beneficent
prone
Inclined or face-down
- aptNaturally suited or inclined
- liableLegally responsible for something
- predisposedInclined beforehand
disposed · susceptible · partial · fond · drawn · attracted · keen · eager · amenable · receptive
propensity
Innate behavioral inclination
- proclivityInherent tendency toward something
- penchantIngrained liking or tendency
- predispositionInnate tendency toward something
inclination · affinity · predilection · partiality · taste · fondness · liking · preference · bias · temperament
addicted
Compulsively reliant on something
- accustomedAdapted through habit
- habituatedConditioned by repetition
- routineRegular sequence of actions
compulsion · obsession · fixation · second nature · ingrained · conditioned · hooked · dependent · attached · devoted
generous
Willing to give freely
- charitableGiving to those needing
- altruisticConcerned for others' welfare
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
philanthropic · kindhearted · compassionate · selfless · magnanimous · liberal · openhanded · unselfish · beneficent · bighearted