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- pronunciation:
- wIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- at will
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the power of the mind to choose one's own courses of action or decide one's emotions.
She was a woman with a strong will who never reversed her decisions.He assured the patient that one does not give up one's will even when hypnotized.- synonyms:
- choice, free will, volition
- similar words:
- animus, discretion, option, self-determination, velleity
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of exercising this faculty.
A democracy is ruled by the will of the people.- synonyms:
- option, volition
- similar words:
- animus, choice, intent
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| definition 3: |
a decision made or wish expressed by someone in a position of authority.
It is the chairman's will that the meeting be held today.- synonyms:
- decision
- similar words:
- behest, bidding, command, desire, directive, discretion, disposition, intent, intention, say-so, wish, word
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| definition 4: |
desire; wish.
They took the child against her will.- similar words:
- desire, disposition, fancy, inclination, mind, pleasure, preference, velleity, wish
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| definition 5: |
self-control; determination.
He won't get the medal if he doesn't have the will to win.- synonyms:
- decision, determination, purpose, resolution, resolve, self-command, self-control, will power
- similar words:
- backbone, firmness, grit, iron, mettle, moxie, pluck, self-discipline, spunk
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| definition 6: |
disposition or attitude toward others.
The villagers showed good will toward the newcomers.There has always been ill will between those two families.- synonyms:
- attitude, disposition, humor, nature
- similar words:
- feeling
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| definition 7: |
in law, a declaration indicating how one wishes to dispose of his or her property after death.
Unfortunately, he died before making a will.She decided it was time to draw up her will.The will was read shortly after the funeral.His grandfather left him several thousand dollars in his will.- synonyms:
- testament
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| related words: |
conveyance, mandate, purpose |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wills, willing, willed |
| definition 1: |
to decide upon.
He can succeed if he wills it.- synonyms:
- choose
- similar words:
- decide, determine, purpose, resolve, settle
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| definition 2: |
to desire.
I have always willed your happiness.- synonyms:
- wish
- similar words:
- desire, want
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| definition 3: |
to influence or determine through the force of will.
Such was his power that he could will them to obey.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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If only we could will the rain to stop![verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- similar words:
- influence, wish
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| definition 4: |
to decree; order; require.
The court wills you to attend.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- command, decree, ordain, order, require
- similar words:
- dictate, direct, enjoin, oblige, prescribe
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| definition 5: |
to bequeath (one's property) by means of a legal will.
His mother willed him the house.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- bequeath, devise, leave
- similar words:
- hand down
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| related words: |
command, convey, endow, fate, grant, transfer |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to express or exercise one's will.
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| definition 2: |
to determine; decide.
- synonyms:
- choose, decide, determine, resolve
- similar words:
- settle
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| related words: |
ordain |
| phrase: |
at will |
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