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.