I. verb
to be inclined
you may decide whichever way you will
Synonyms: choose, elect, like, please, wish
Related Word: crave, desire, want
Idioms: have a mind to, see ( or think) fit
II. noun
1.
a desire to act in a particular way or have a particular thing
I've no will to be sociable tonight
Synonyms: fancy, inclination, liking, mind, pleasure, velleity
Related Word: appetite, desire, passion, urge; hankering, longing, pining, yearning
Idioms: heart's desire
Contrasted words: aversion, dislike, distaste, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
2.
the aspect of mind involved in choosing or deciding
problems arise when one's will and judgment come in conflict
Synonyms: volition
Related Word: design, intent, purpose, wishes; character, disposition, temper
3.
power of controlling one's actions, impulses, or emotions
a self-indulgent man of feeble character and little will
Synonyms: discipline, self-command, self-control, self-discipline, self-government, self-mastery, self-restraint, willpower
Related Word: aplomb, assurance, confidence, poise, self-possession; control, discretion, restraint
Contrasted words: gratification, indulgence, self-indulgence
III. verb
to give to another by will
will family treasures to a relative
Synonyms: bequeath, devise, leave, legate