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- pronunciation:
- wIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the power of the mind to choose a course of action or to make a decision.
My father has a strong will.- synonyms:
- choice
- similar words:
- option
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of using this power.
A democracy is ruled by the will of the people.- similar words:
- choice, intent
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| definition 3: |
desire; wish.
They took the child against her will.- similar words:
- desire, disposition, fancy, inclination, mind, pleasure, preference, wish
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| definition 4: |
strength; desire; control.
A good athlete has the will to win.- synonyms:
- determination, purpose, resolution, resolve, self-control
- similar words:
- backbone, firmness, grit, iron, pluck
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| definition 5: |
a legal statement that describes how one wishes to distribute his or her property after death.
When my grandfather died, he left me an accordion in his will. |
| related words: |
mandate, purpose |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wills, willing, willed |
| definition 1: |
to decide upon.
He can succeed if he wills it.- synonyms:
- choose
- similar words:
- decide, determine, resolve, settle
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| definition 2: |
to give by means of a legal will.
He willed the house to his children.- synonyms:
- leave
- similar words:
- hand down
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| related words: |
command, endow, grant |
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