VOLITION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

volition

noun

vō-ˈli-shən

Definition of volition

as in choice

the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition

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as in option

the power, right, or opportunity to choose left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated

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Recent Examples of volition The 50-year-old actor started dieting at just 5 years old and later, by his own volition, at age 24. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Bonk and Hurricanes defenseman William Carrier were battling in front of Vladar, and Bonk indeed made contact with Carrier at the top of the crease, but Carrier seemed to reestablish his position deeper in the paint and bump Vladar (37 saves) of his own volition. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026 In February, a Meta employee went viral after posting about OpenClaw deleting a large amount of emails of its own volition. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 8 May 2026 Kotb stepped down from the Today show of her own volition, and has returned to help multiple times. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for volition

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Noun

As private longing collides with honor and social codes, each character has to reckon with what their choices cost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of choice

Noun

We were also impressed by the versatile food options—particularly the Cantonese cuisine and excellent afternoon tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
This would provide some interesting tactical options for the Navy, especially for conflicts with rivals, like China.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

Without another person’s preferences to weigh, diners can set their own pace or try restaurants that might not appeal to their usual companions.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Without another person’s preferences to weigh, guests have more freedom over the timing, location and food choices that shape their meal.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

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