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willed

The correct spelling is willed.

How to pronounce willed

adjective

Say it like: Wil-led

The correct spelling is willed. Having a document specifying inheritance. For example: "All the fans were willing their team to win the game."

Usage Examples

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

He willed his stamp collection to the local museum.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Having a document specifying inheritance.
  2. 2.(chiefly in combination) Having a will (of a specified kind).
  3. 3.Brought under the will of another person.

verb

  1. 1.To wish, desire.
  2. 2.To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
  3. 3.To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).
  4. 4.To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

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