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   Will

   /wil/

   

   noun

   • 1. the faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action: "she has an iron will" Similar determinationfirmness of purposefixity of purposewill powerstrength of characterresolutionresolveresolutenesspurposefulnesssingle-mindednessdrivecommitmentdedicationdoggednesstenacitytenaciousnessstaying powerbackbonespineself-controlself-restraintself-disciplineself-masteryvolitionSitzfleischinformal:stickabilitystick-to-it-ivenessrare:perseverationvolitionchoiceoptiondecisiondiscretionprerogative
   • ▪ control deliberately exerted to do something or to restrain one's own impulses: "a stupendous effort of will"
   • ▪ a deliberate or fixed desire or intention: "Jane had not wanted them to stay against their will" Similar desirewishpreferenceinclinationminddispositionintentionintent
   • ▪ the thing that one desires or ordains: "the disaster was God's will" Similar wishdesiredecisionchoiceintentiondecreeordinancecommanddictate
   • 2. a legal document containing instructions as to what should be done with one's money and property after one's death. Similar testamentlast will and testamentlast wishesbequest(s)

   verb

   • 1. make or try to make (someone) do something or (something) happen by the exercise of mental powers: "reluctantly he willed himself to turn and go back"
   • 2. intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen: formal, literary "their friendship flourished particularly because Adams willed it" Similar decreeorderordaincommanddirectintendwishwant
   • 3. bequeath something to (someone) by the terms of one's will: "his father willed the farm to Mr. Timms" Similar bequeathleavegivehand downhand onpass onsettle onmake overtransfergiftdevise
   • ▪ leave specified instructions in one's will: "he willed that his body be given to the hospital"

   Word Origin Old Englishwilla (noun), willian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wil, German Wille (nouns), also to will1 and the adverb well1.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWILL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of will – Learner’s Dictionary. will. modal verb. uk strong / wɪl / weak / w ə l, ə l / us. will modal verb (FUTURE) Add to word list. A2. used to talk about what is going to happen in the future, especially things that you are certain about: Claire will be five next month. I'll see him on Saturday. She'll have a great time.

3. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shall_and_willShall and will - Wikipedia

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   The verb will derives from Old English willan, meaning to want or wish. Cognates include Old Norse vilja, German wollen (ich/er/sie will, meaning I/he/she want/s to), Dutch willen, Gothic wiljan. It also has relatives in non-Germanic languages, such as Latin velle ("wish for") and voluptas ("pleasure"), and Polish woleć ("prefer").

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanwill verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of will verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarWill - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   from English Grammar Today. Will: form. Affirmative form. Will comes first in the verb phrase in a statement (after the subject and before another verb). It is often contracted to ’ll in informal situations: The next Olympic Games will be in London. I’ll give you a call at about 6 o’clock. Will cannot be used with another modal verb:

6. english-at-home.com › grammar-how-to-use-willEnglish Grammar: How to Use “will” - english-at-home.com

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   1. To talk about the future. We can often use “will” + infinitive without “to” to refer to future events. This is often called the “pure” future: “ I’ll be back later tonight – don’t bother making me dinner.” “I’m busy right now – I’ll call you tomorrow.” 2. To make predictions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarywill definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   Definition of will in Essential British English Dictionary. will. verb. uk strong / wɪl/ uk weak / wəl, əl/ A2. used to talk about what is going to happen in the future, especially things that you are certain about: Claire will be five next month. I’ll see him on Saturday. She’ll have a great time. A1.

8. legaltemplates.net › estate-planning › how-to-write-a-willHow to Write a Will: 5 Steps with Expert Attorney | Legal ...

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Step 1: Name Your Executor. Step 2: Distribute Your Assets. Step 3: Specify Your Guardian. Step 4: Think About Your Last Wishes. Step 5: Sign the Will. After You Completed Your Will. Keep It Safe. Update It Regularly. Frequently Asked Questions. Can I write my own will and have it notarized? Can I write a will without a lawyer?