Fain (adverb)

Gladly, willingly, with pleasure.

Origin:

Old english fægen "glad, joyful" (also as an adjective); related to fægen "glad, joyful", fægenian "rejoice", of germanic origin; compare with dutch vaag "faint" and german feige "timid".

Examples:

1. I would fain go to the party but I'm feeling ill.
2. She would fain stay home and relax, but she had to work.
3. He said he would fain help me with the project.
4. I would fain read the book, but I don't have time.
5. He would fain take the job, but it required him to relocate.