wills Meaning & Definition
/wɪlz/
What Does Wills Mean?
As a noun, wills means plural of will. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of will. As a verb, it means To wish, desire.
Quick Facts About Wills
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /wɪlz/ |
| Synonyms | last will, last will and testament and testament |
Wills Definition (Noun)
- plural of will
Wills as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of will
Noun
- One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason.
- One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.
Eventually I submitted to my parents' will.
- The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition.
Most creatures have a will to live.
- Law A formal declaration of one's intent concerning the disposal of one's property and holdings after death; the legal document stating such wishes.
- That which is desired; one's wish.
- Desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses.)
He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Verb
- 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 of Wills
Wills synonyms and antonyms →Wills in a Sentence
Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason.
Eventually I submitted to my parents' will.
Most creatures have a will to live.
He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
All the fans were willing their team to win the game.
He willed his stamp collection to the local museum.
Word Forms & Grammar
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