noun Download 🔗Share One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention. Examples : "Even when facing a difficult problem, Sarah persevered, showing great determination and strength of wills. " mind philosophy ability soul character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands. Examples : "Her grandmother's wills regarding the house were clearly stated in the legal documents. " mind action philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. Examples : "Most creatures have a will to live." mind action ability philosophy soul character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Law A formal declaration of one's intent concerning the disposal of one's property and holdings after death; the legal document stating such wishes. Examples : "After their parents passed away, the siblings carefully read their parents' wills to understand how the family house and belongings would be divided. " law property family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share That which is desired; one's wish. Examples : "Her wills are to become a doctor and help people. " mind philosophy soul Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses.) Examples : "He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land." mind soul philosophy attitude character emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wish, desire. Examples : "My grandmother wills a peaceful life for all her grandchildren. " mind soul philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To instruct (that something be done) in one's will. Examples : "My grandfather wills his antique watch to my brother in his will. " property law family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention). Examples : "All the fans were willing their team to win the game." mind action ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document). Examples : "He willed his stamp collection to the local museum." property law family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading