Fain and Rather

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Fain adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: “I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord,” the princess pleaded

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Rather and fain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Fain".

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: I would rather go to the movies than stay at home

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Fain and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fain" instead an adverb "Rather".

Lord Fain of Lusternia has an aesthetic that is a cross between Chess Motifs and a Masquerade Ball, courtesy of his manipulative, chessmaster nature and his own iconic crimson mask, or rather, his face.

Source: Chess Motifs

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