What is the meaning of will?

noun

  • The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention."the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt- George Meredith
  • A fixed and persistent intent or purpose.
    • usage: "where there's a will there's a way"
  • A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.

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"
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