will: significato e definizioni

The mental faculty by which one deliberately chooses or decides upon a course of action: championed freedom of will against a doctrine of predetermination.

The act of exercising the will.

Diligent purposefulness; determination: an athlete with the will to win.

Self-control; self-discipline: lacked the will to overcome the addiction.

A desire, purpose, or determination, especially of one in authority: It is the sovereign's will that the prisoner be spared.

Deliberate intention or wish: Let it be known that I took this course of action against my will.

Free discretion; inclination or pleasure: wandered about, guided only by will.

Bearing or attitude toward others; disposition: full of good will.

A legal declaration of how a person wishes his or her possessions to be disposed of after death.

A legally executed document containing this declaration.

To decide on; choose.

To yearn for; desire: "She makes you will your own destruction” ( George Bernard Shaw).

To decree, dictate, or order.

To resolve with a forceful will; determine.

To induce or try to induce by sheer force of will: We willed the sun to come out.

To grant in a legal will; bequeath.

To exercise the will.

To make a choice; choose.

at will Just as or when one wishes.

Used to indicate simple futurity: They will appear later.

Used to indicate likelihood or certainty: You will regret this.

Used to indicate willingness: Will you help me with this package?

Used to indicate requirement or command: You will report to me afterward.

Used to indicate intention: I will too if I feel like it.

Used to indicate customary or habitual action: People will talk.