* Formal: The students were amenable to the teacher's suggestion to study for the test in groups.
* Informal: I'm feeling amenable to trying that new restaurant downtown.
* Figurative: The old house was amenable to renovation, its bones strong and its structure sound.
* With a negative: The stubborn child was not amenable to reason.
Note: "Amenable" often implies a willingness to comply or cooperate. It's a good word to use when describing someone who is agreeable, receptive, or open to suggestions.