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?")

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