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will

[wil] / wɪl /
NOUN
personal choice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude character decision desire determination discipline feeling inclination intention mind passion power resolution resolve wish
STRONG
aim appetite conviction craving decisiveness decree design discretion disposition fancy hankering liking longing option pining pleasure preference prerogative purpose self-control self-discipline self-restraint temperament urge velleity volition willfulness willpower wishes yearning
WEAK
heart's desire
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate hatred indecision question wavering weakness
STRONG
distaste indifference thoughtlessness
NOUN
last wishes; command
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insistence
STRONG
bequest bestowal declaration decree device directions dispensation disposition estate heritage inheritance instructions legacy order property testament
Antonyms
STRONG
denial
VERB
cause
Synonyms
STRONG
authorize bid command decree demand determine direct effect enjoin exert insist intend ordain order request resolve
WEAK
bring about decide on
Antonyms
STRONG
disallow forget neglect overlook reply waver
WEAK
keep pass receive
VERB
choose
Synonyms
STRONG
crave desire elect incline like opt please prefer want wish
WEAK
be inclined have a mind to see fit
Antonyms
STRONG
despise dislike hate ignore not want spurn
WEAK
keep neglect pass receive
VERB
give, bequeath to another
Synonyms
STRONG
bequest confer devise disinherit leave legate probate transfer
WEAK
cut off disherit pass on
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
neglect pass receive

Example Sentences

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Another of Elliott's stable, Pied Piper, is currently 35th on the list and will get a run if one more horse withdraws.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He also said that while artificial intelligence should lower inflation in the long run, all the spending to build it out will likely increases prices in the short run.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

CNN anchors Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins will serve as moderators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Nick Rockett will attempt to match Tiger Roll's feat of back-to-back wins achieved in 2018 and 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

And before the moon sets, the one in Deadwood will vanish forever.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.