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be ready to do sth about be on the point of (doing) sth make as if to do something be about to do something dare have/keep your eye on someone go happen fail try leave get reluctance set be in a tearing hurry here goes compel act ready seem incline afford efficacious know liable consent plan unpredictability incapable susceptible excel bid tend permission chance endeavour have attempt errand care intent hesitate risk cinch forget willing disposed reconciliation strong-willed tempt propose bound start
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surpass capability velleity bother defy dissuade hyperbole venture feasible like undertake tentatively stand by keep on gag play ostensibly can foreboding going capable undertaking pro forma choose omit wish didactic perform outdo competent prompt premonition sustain drive indisposed trouble instruct infeasible deign forbid look make loath repeat the onus distracted prepared bluff condescend purport sure occasion fluff bride-to-be use want hurly burly disinclined detention practice shot order notice will stab neglect be good to go abstain signal up must duck soup resolve bar beat presume proceed presentiment nerve obligate resolution recommend commit inclined suppose hasten a dead cert refuse go on give up fancy far in a hurry talk out of talk into ice balk shy light need mandate destined top unable flair optative dally be ready to roll push boggle instructions impulse power think herald knew known opt in knowing die blaze a trail right bypass designation manage beg off shrink from engagement dither procedure mind concern eligible workout -ative ask do hear anticipate burn scruple set up exceed thought dilatory queue have to intend mechanize wont outstrip resolved ambitious position in the wings cover all the bases tarry agent provocateur prone go-ahead begin HAND virtual dream on pins and needles offer take essay rush feel assure hunch pay delighted qualify whip through unwilling opening crack rehearse stand race work sinister incompetent summons come inducement permit license purpose engage handle stick Goes apprehensive gone compulsion suffer endeavor joke convince incompetence possibly charge stop dree apt good propensity chicken constrained reluctant job might commitment oblige capacity spur glad go it alone spell to be in for something plan sth out go ahead with (something) get to won may be not about to do something covenant go further thrive equal In move demonstrate induce talk sb out of sth motivate give something a miss admonish remember have your work cut out (for you) master talk sb into sth deliver bludgeon tell here struggle request reprieve let be in for sth necessity breeze child's play duty-bound inability competence execute a piece of cake skill gift useful misdo chivvy effort pal refusal pitch in pledge pull a stunt overdo quick trial instruction say-so due lie ahead lie drop out in for something make to do sth in for sth cannot help but be at liberty to do something fall over yourself blench be set on/upon sth pleased see one's way (clear) to be prepared to do something be man enough to do sth bent on pull back (from sth) be past it be only too glad/pleased/happy (to do something) be (dead) set against sth nail down be supposed to be chafing at the bit start out liberty crow relish mark time have butterflies (in your stomach) fix shirk strain at the leash menacing have a (or a good or half a) mind to do something fall over oneself to do something make as if to do sth menace see about irrevocably be for the high jump presage be out to do something hate community service support my money’s on someone/something be on the move faciendum join skulk set/put your mind to sth virtually portend get/have your ducks in a row retrieve scent do something in person build up to send be otherwise engaged apt. stand in know something like the back of your hand that’s done it promising goner break the ice obliged loitering resignation follow (sth) through swap thinking trail be long in the tooth buy time be agreeable to something see to something be a tall order have the time jib at not mind doing something be easily led be for someone to do something be in good shape in order to know better (than to do sth) point be dying for/to do sth jib at sth well-placed can't be bothered (to do something) go into carry on (something) dead prepare pioneer ripe set your mind to something past it standby be bent on sth/doing sth have the hide to do something watch yourself make a good/poor fist of something not be above doing something part strike out be glad to do something import set your face against something be incumbent on/upon someone to do something compelling sit on your arse repent outmatch surmount cut out for jib ineligible courtesy stuff outperform field have the heart to do something descend outclass be quick/slow about it skive outgo expect peril sit on your hands square the circle eclipse give one's eye teeth for (or to be) wind-up fight a losing battle finish pump table soft/easy option trap be stretching it squeeze in get/take it into your head to do something arsed heavy can't be shagged circumvent non-starter someone would not dream of doing something detour run-up field test keep your distance had better/best do sth we'll (soon) see about that have news for sb unproven feel like something be well/ideally positioned (in) for it predilection reliant faraway look go begging tip blitz urge bound and determined don’t remind me return disgust rise above owe pass enable be a good bet if you can’t beat ’em join ’em cursor determined lean towards sth know what it is (like) to lean toward something self-condemnation self-accusation voluntary leap on have it in one threaten to do something a blitz on sth in order for (someone or something) to pretension share be in league with sb dying better go overboard and damn the consequences/expense etc crux lean anxious be looking to do something make a good fist of come close to (doing) something fall readiness make a poor fist of one prod rattle through sink break/violate the law engage in on the point of doing something animus make a go of something nail make oneself useful waste make an effort hot waste no time (in) doing something in no hurry slate left leaved leaves commit a crime rort happy throw yourself into something take (or have) a punt at muff waste no time the go-ahead lead the way redo conclude tardy anxiety reprise hell-bent stoop lose no time in doing something come within an inch of doing something keep do a bad job ascertain run the risk of newcomer pull see ensure the right stuff blindly modestly check control insure take it upon/on oneself pace waiting in the wings/waiting (for) your chance not have it in one easy experience furiously rapidly absolutely attract (in) for the high jump double date made give your right arm (for something/to do something) pretend stick at nothing vacillate soft-soap come to naught go for naught have/make a stab at sth warrant steel dispose anyhow turn out gravitate band together catch anoint not bring yourself to do something steal take the initiative annoy champ at the bit cut it close sit on sb cold lower smell trouble faith CBA be in business humble yourself have/get egg on your face not have the heart to do something be hell-bent on sth seductive cut it fated train clear the way/ground for something take fright repay give (something) up as a bad job fool hypocrisy be man enough (to do something/for something) window of opportunity owe it to yourself shrink know better make time for (someone) sin think of come in useful have the honour of doing something sell be another story be pissing in the wind egg sb on it's no use fit a soft/an easy touch be in league with someone equipment make time (for) know-how test the water(s) what's the use try me gunna fear bark up the wrong tree deviate no one in their right mind would do something authorize proviso not have the heart to do sth grasp the nettle incorruptible hang back turn in take care of someone/something be on a hiding to nothing drive at cost find it in your heart to do sth lose your touch lead off (something) can't wait win/earn one's spurs be privileged far be it from (or for) me to ill afford gonna twiddle go-see see the back of fall into weak see something coming (a mile off) be man enough to do (or for) the shape of things to come like a lamb to the slaughter timetable elect have occasion to do sth whack get about give sb a heads up give someone a heads up announce ask for/beg/crave etc someone’s indulgence lose yourself in something no worries deal hell–bent exercise have sb/sth hanging round your neck sap sail close to the wind a big ask seek to do something give (something) a shot elect to do something come at see if/whether you can do something have a go give shoot for sth burst out with your eyes open candidate I hope not get off your arse unauthorized inaction signpost forewarn what get something over with off the record cannot/can’t very well wring your hands incognito religious see your way (clear) to do something on/under pain of death take up something have/take a whack at make yourself useful be on for something demur give it a stab give (someone) your word steamroller clock aspirant have had it stand around easier said than done keep someone sweet make a point of doing something way cardinal sin be/get bogged down challenge bags prescriptive take the rap (for something) go all round the houses have a bash go about something plan on doing sth guarantee keep up engagé suspense fix on evade artful threat in/within sight get cracking anticipation sinking feeling forerunner nonfeasance speed expectant pumped dire hint wouldn't touch sth with a barge pole profess not so fast reliance tail obligated keep sb guessing gung-ho open tenterhooks follow trepidation hamstring innovate learn your lesson tip-off longitudinal all right unreliable so inclined decide sortie negative authorization conjure mood ready to do something make a pig’s ear of something put up a good/poor show so as to do something hold sth up entitle second-guess wing I don't know about you but... hash grim authority hurry up and do something tendency happen to do something hang tenacious do a good/great job carte blanche chafing at the bit gallop through keen hold off bust out under the pump do a good/bad job another/a second bite at/of the cherry take your time leaning under no obligation another bite at the cherry hurry (sb/sth) up do a good/great etc job knack sink to such a level/such depths stink proneness lever be quick to do something be great at impotent take it into one's head to do something not under any obligation burl come to do something approval delay bumble you owe it to yourself to do something honour-bound do/make a good/bad job of sth kill it assay qualification sulk warn aren't contemplation drift get up to on the road arse rat on sb/sth mess strike a blow against/at sth conduct have none of on the verge of something bungle precede can do something in your sleep clearance yield to sth get over will do shy away bent coax pencil sb/sth in discretion is the better part of valor nothing gain time be toast bite the bullet follow up above pluck up your courage chance your arm/luck special pleading promise back out argue someone into/out of (doing) something steal sb's thunder designate copy like it’s going out of fashion assurance be/get/keep out of the/someone’s way loaf take care of business be a son of a bitch function hired gun slink demand he who pays the piper calls the tune. fee indulge kindly impose stimulation timer not put it past sb (to do sth) poseur cannot be murder can’t bring yourself to do something something will have to wait big ask have sth down to a fine art make mischief play sth down slant tread/step on someone’s toes be straining at the leash aspire murder procrastinate quickly redeem a promise/an obligation volunteer press don’t you dare pose application brass neck daunting repellent fiddle too many cooks (spoil the broth) second stamina make a mental note smell at any rate the name of the game have (got) your heart set on something lick come running be at dread first wannabe make history designee way of life shut out of may/might (just) as well do something bear with do something on a wing and a prayer against your better judgment be (or make) so bold (as to do something) inviting firm the game's not worth the candle false alarm pencil in be known to be/do sth distributor look ahead be left to oneself feel like (doing) something

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Words For "be going to do something"

As you've probably noticed, words for "be going to do something" are listed above. According to the algorithm that drives this word similarity engine, the top 5 related words for "be going to do something" are: be ready to do sth, about, be on the point of (doing) sth, make as if to do something, and be about to do something. There are 992 other words that are related to or similar to be going to do something listed above. Hopefully the generated list of words for "be going to do something" above suit your needs. If not, you might want to check out Related Words - another project of mine which uses a different technique (not though that it works best with single words, not phrases).

About Reverse Dictionary

The way Reverse Dictionary works is pretty simple. It simply looks through tonnes of dictionary definitions and grabs the ones that most closely match your search query. For example, if you type something like "longing for a time in the past", then the engine will return "nostalgia". The engine has indexed several million definitions so far, and at this stage it's starting to give consistently good results (though it may return weird results sometimes). It acts a lot like a thesaurus except that it allows you to search with a definition, rather than a single word. So in a sense, this tool is a "search engine for words", or a sentence to word converter.

I made this tool after working on Related Words which is a very similar tool, except it uses a bunch of algorithms and multiple databases to find similar words to a search query. That project is closer to a thesaurus in the sense that it returns synonyms for a word (or short phrase) query, but it also returns many broadly related words that aren't included in thesauri. So this project, Reverse Dictionary, is meant to go hand-in-hand with Related Words to act as a word-finding and brainstorming toolset. For those interested, I also developed Describing Words which helps you find adjectives and interesting descriptors for things (e.g. waves, sunsets, trees, etc.).

In case you didn't notice, you can click on words in the search results and you'll be presented with the definition of that word (if available). The definitions are sourced from the famous and open-source WordNet database, so a huge thanks to the many contributors for creating such an awesome free resource.

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