VOLITION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

volition

noun

vō-ˈli-shən

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 most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition. —

Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026 Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition. —

Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026 At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15. —

Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Leaving one to ask, How much is anyone involved in this case acting of their own volition? —

Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volition

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Noun

Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
June 21 – July 22 Your words, image, and personal choices are under review.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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While SpaceX shares have fallen recently, current and former employees who were granted shares or options still would come away winners given the stock remains above the $135 IPO price.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
So, sometimes a conversation just isn’t going to be your best option.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026