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