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willing

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To wish, desire.

  • To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

  • To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

    "All the fans were willing their team to win the game."

  • To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

    "He willed his stamp collection to the local museum."

Synonyms

bequeath,
leave

noun

Meaning

  • The execution of a will.

adjective

Meaning

  • Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

    "If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him."

Synonyms

agreeable,
agreeing,
consenting,
voluntary