Will (Verb)
Meaning 1
Determine by choice; "This action was willed and intended".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The entrepreneur willed her business to be a success through determination and perseverance.
- Her decision to leave was willed, and she packed her bags without hesitation.
- The charity's volunteers willed the fundraising event to be a success, putting in extra hours to achieve their goal.
- The team willed their way to victory, overcoming numerous obstacles and adversaries.
- The new CEO willed the company to adopt a more sustainable business model, revolutionizing the industry.
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Meaning 2
Decree or ordain; "God wills our existence".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Fate will determine our course in life regardless of our choices.
- The board of directors will decide the outcome of the company's latest proposal.
- The monarch will decree new laws to protect the kingdom's citizens.
- Destiny will choose the path we are meant to follow.
- Unwritten law will dictate the unwavering customs of our community.
Meaning 3
Leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She left the entire estate to her nephew in her will.
- His late grandmother willed him the rare collection of art.
- By her will, all the property will pass to her eldest child.
- After her death, she will bequeath her entire fortune to charity.
- He willed his vintage car collection to his youngest son.