Willing

verb

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 31.5

Definitions

1.verbTo wish, desire.

2.verbTo instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

3.verbTo try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

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

4.verbTo bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

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

5.nounThe execution of a will.

6.adjectiveReady 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."

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