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wills

The correct spelling is wills.

How to pronounce wills

noun

IPA: /wɪlz/

Say it like: Wil-ls

The correct spelling is wills. One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention. For example: "Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason."

Usage Examples

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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
  2. 2.One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.
  3. 3.The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.That which is desired; one's wish.

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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