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Meaning of willing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

willing

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To wish, desire.

  2. To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

  3. To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).

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

  4. To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).

    Example: He willed his stamp collection to the local museum.

noun

Definitions

  1. The execution of a will.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

    Example: If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him.