at will

phrase

: as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself

Examples of at will in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Water benders can freeze ice or raise currents at will; earth benders can move rock or even, in some cases, manipulate metal. — Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026

Perhaps Messi’s greatest gift is this ability to control his opponent’s attention, to deflect and attract it at will. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

The labels can change, pages can multiply and functions can be reassigned at will. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Not to mention that an open capital account comes with the volatility of capital moving in and out at will. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at will

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill