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will
noun
1 will
The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention.
synonym: volition.
Roget 604:
determination,
will;
iron will,
unconquerable will;
will of one's own,
decision,
resolution;
backbone;
clear grit,
true grit,
grit [U.S.];
sand,
strength of mind,
strength of will;
resolve
etc.
(intent)
620;
firmness
etc.
(stability)
150;
energy,
manliness,
vigor;
game,
pluck;
resoluteness
etc.
(courage)
861;
zeal
etc.
682;
aplomb;
desperation;
devotion,
devotedness.
mastery over self;
self control,
self command,
self possession,
self reliance,
self government,
self restraint,
self conquest,
self denial;
moral courage,
moral strength;
perseverance
etc.
604.1;
tenacity;
obstinacy
etc.
606;
bulldog;
British lion.
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Roget 600:
will,
volition,
conation†,
velleity;
liberum arbitrium [Lat.];
will and pleasure,
free will;
freedom
etc.
748;
discretion;
option
etc.
(choice)
609;
voluntariness†;
spontaneity,
spontaneousness;
originality.
pleasure,
wish,
mind;
desire;
frame of mind
etc.
(inclination)
602;
intention
etc.
620;
predetermination
etc.
611;
selfcontrol
&c.;
determination
etc.
(resolution)
604;
force of will.
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Roget 784:
giving
etc.
v.;
bestowal,
bestowment†,
donation;
presentation,
presentment;
accordance;
concession;
delivery,
consignment,
dispensation,
communication,
endowment;
investment,
investiture;
award.
almsgiving†,
charity,
liberality,
generosity.
[Thing given]
gift,
donation,
present,
cadeau†;
fairing;
free gift,
boon,
favor,
benefaction,
grant,
offering,
oblation,
sacrifice,
immolation;
lagniappe [U.S.],
pilon [U.S.].
grace,
act of grace,
bonus.
allowance,
contribution,
subscription,
subsidy,
tribute,
subvention.
bequest,
legacy,
devise,
will,
dotation†,
dot,
appanage;
voluntary settlement,
voluntary conveyance
etc.
783;
amortization.
alms,
largess,
bounty,
dole,
sportule†,
donative†,
help,
oblation,
offertory,
honorarium,
gratuity,
Peter pence,
sportula†,
Christmas box,
Easter offering,
vail†,
douceur [Fr.],
drink money,
pourboire,
trinkgeld [G.],
bakshish†;
fee
etc.
(recompense)
973;
consideration.
bribe,
bait,
ground bait;
peace offering,
handsel;
boodle [Slang],
graft,
grease [Slang];
blat [Rus.].
giver,
grantor
etc.
v.;
donor,
feoffer†,
settlor.
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Dutch: wilskracht, wil
Polish: melodia, chęć, chcenie, wola, ochota, apetyt
2 will
A fixed and persistent intent or purpose.
3 will
A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.
synonym: testament.
Roget 771:
security;
guaranty,
guarantee;
gage,
warranty,
bond,
tie,
pledge,
plight,
mortgage,
collateral,
debenture,
hypothecation,
bill of sale,
lien,
pawn,
pignoration†;
real security;
vadium†.
stake,
deposit,
earnest,
handsel,
caution.
promissory note;
bill,
bill of exchange;
I. O.U.;
personal security,
covenant,
specialty;
parole
etc.
(promise)
768.
acceptance,
indorsement†,
signature,
execution,
stamp,
seal.
sponsor,
cosponsor,
sponsion†,
sponsorship;
surety,
bail;
mainpernor†,
hostage;
godchild,
godfather,
godmother.
recognizance;
deed of indemnity,
covenant of indemnity.
authentication,
verification,
warrant,
certificate,
voucher,
docket,
doquet†;
record
etc.
551;
probate,
attested copy.
receipt;
acquittance,
quittance;
discharge,
release.
muniment†,
title deed,
instrument;
deed,
deed poll;
assurance,
indenture;
charter
etc.
(compact)
769;
charter poll;
paper,
parchment,
settlement,
will,
testament,
last will and testament,
codicil.
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Dutch: wil, laatste wilsbeschikking, testament
Polish: testament
verb
1 will
Decree or ordain.
Roget 604:
have determination
etc.
n.;
know one's own mind;
be resolved
etc.
adj.;
make up one's mind,
will,
resolve,
determine;
decide
etc.
(judgment)
480;
form a determination,
come to a determination,
come to a resolution,
come to a resolve;
conclude,
fix,
seal,
determine once for all,
bring to a crisis,
drive matters to an extremity;
take a decisive step
etc.
(choice)
609;
take upon oneself
etc.
(undertake)
676.
devote oneself to,
give oneself up to;
throw away the scabbard,
kick down the ladder,
nail one's colors to the mast,
set one's back against the wall,
set one's teeth,
put one's foot down,
take one's stand;
stand firm
etc.
(stability)
150;
steel oneself;
stand no nonsense,
not listen to the voice of the charmer.
buckle to;
buckle oneself put one's shoulder to the buckle oneself put one's shoulder to the wheel,
lay one's shoulder to the wheel,
set one's shoulder to the wheel;
put one's heart into;
run the gauntlet,
make a dash at,
take the bull by the horns;
rush in medias res,
plunge in medias res;
go in for;
insist upon,
make a point of;
set one's heart upon,
set one's mind upon.
stick at nothing,
stop at nothing;
make short work of
etc.
(activity)
682;
not stick at trifles;
go all lengths,
go the limit [Slang],
go the whole hog;
persist
etc.
(persevere)
604.1;
go through fire and water,
ride the tiger,
ride in the whirlwind and direct the storm.
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Roget 600:
will,
list;
see fit,
think fit;
determine
etc.
(resolve)
604;
enjoin;
settle
etc.
(choose)
609;
volunteer.
have a will of one's own;
do what one chooses
etc.
(freedom)
748;
have it all. one's own way;
have one's will,
have one's own way.
use one's discretion,
exercise one's discretion;
take upon oneself,
take one's own course,
take the law into one's own hands;
do of one's own accord,
do upon one's own authority;
originate
etc.
(cause)
153.
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2 will
Determine by choice.
Dutch: willen, zullen
3 will
Leave or give by will after one's death.
synonyms: bequeath, leave.
Dutch: overdragen, legateren, deponeren, nalaten
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