will

³will

verb \ˈwil\

Definition of WILL

transitive verb

1

a : to order or direct by a will <willed that her property be divided among her children> b : to dispose of by or as if by a will : bequeath <willed his entire estate to this wife>

2

a : to determine by an act of choice b : decree, ordain <Providence wills it> c : intend, purpose d : to cause or change by an act of will <believed he could will himself to succeed>; also : to try to do so

intransitive verb

1

: to exercise the will

2

: choose <do as you will>

First Known Use of WILL

before 12th century