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Definition will in British English

will verb

[transitive] verb
/wɪl/
1

to make something happen by wishing for it very strongly

Example

He was convinced he could win if he willed it enough.

Example

She sat silently, willing him to continue.

Example

I willed myself not to respond to his ridiculous claims.

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2

to formally give someone something after you die by stating it in a will

Example

The estate had been willed to his favourite granddaughter.

3

an old word meaning 'to want or intend something to happen'

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Definition will in British English