Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun will
3 senses of will
Sense 1
volition, will -- (the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith)
=> faculty, mental faculty, module -- (one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind)
Sense 2
will -- (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way")
=> purpose, intent, intention, aim, design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")
Sense 3
will, testament -- (a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die)
=> legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument -- ((law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb will
3 senses of will
Sense 1
will -- (decree or ordain; "God wills our existence")
=> ordain -- (issue an order)
Sense 2
will -- (determine by choice; "This action was willed and intended")
=> decide, make up one's mind, determine -- (reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations")
Sense 3
bequeath, will, leave -- (leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate")
=> give, gift, present -- (give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?")