WILL


Meaning of WILL in English

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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English vocabulary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь тезаурус.