What is the meaning of willing?

noun

  • The act of making a choice.
    • usage: "followed my father of my own volition"

verb

  • Decree or ordain.
    • usage: "God wills our existence"
  • Determine by choice.
    • usage: "This action was willed and intended"
  • Leave or give by will after one's death.
    • usage: "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"

adjective

  • Disposed or inclined toward.
    • usage: "a willing participant"; "willing helpers"
  • Not brought about by coercion or force.
    • usage: "the confession was uncoerced"
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