Definition of Willing

1. Noun. The act of making a choice. "Followed my father of my own volition"

Exact synonyms: Volition
Generic synonyms: Choice, Option, Pick, Selection
Specialized synonyms: Intention
Derivative terms: Volitional, Will

2. Adjective. Disposed or inclined toward. "Willing helpers"

3. Adjective. Not brought about by coercion or force. "The confession was uncoerced"
Exact synonyms: Uncoerced, Unforced
Similar to: Voluntary

Definition of Willing

1. a. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.

2. a. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.

Definition of Willing

1. Adjective. Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course. ¹

2. Noun. (rare or obsolete) The execution of a will. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of will) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Willing

1. inclined or favorably disposed in mind [adj -INGER, -INGEST]

Medical Definition of Willing

1. 1. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready. "Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound." (Acts xxiv. 27) "With wearied wings and willing feet." (Milton) "[Fruit] shaken in August from the willing boughs." (Bryant) 2. Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired. "[They] are held, with his melodious harmony, In willing chains and sweet captivity." (Milton) 3. Spontaneous; self-moved. "No spouts of blood run willing from a tree." (Dryden) Origin: From Will. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Willing

willeys
willful
willful ignorance
willful neglect
willfully
willfulness
willfulnesses
willhendersonite
willie wagtail
willied
willies
willing (current term)
willing and able
willinger
willingest
willingly
willingness
willingnesses
willings
williwau
williwaus
williwaw
williwaws
willless
willlessness
willmaker

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