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Meaning of will in English
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Verb
will
Etymology
Old English wyllan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch willen, German wollen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin velle‘will, wish’
Definitions
1.
decree or ordain
Examples
« God wills our existence »
2.
have in mind
Examples
« I will take the exam tomorrow »
3.
determine by choice
Examples
« This action was willed and intended »
4.
leave or give by will after one's death
Examples
« My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry »
« My grandfather left me his entire estate »
Antonyms
disinherit
disown
Noun
will
Etymology
Old English willa (noun), willian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wil, German Wille (nouns), also to will and the adverb well
Definitions
1.
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
Examples
« the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt- George Meredith »
2.
a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
Examples
« where there's a will there's a way »
3.
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die