will will /wəl/

noun

1. () The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention  ( volition , will )
   the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
    The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt
   the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt
   
2. () A fixed and persistent intent or purpose  ( will )
   a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
    Where there's a will there's a way
   where there's a will there's a way
   
3. () (law) a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die  ( testament , will )
   (law) a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
    She wrote a will to ensure that her assets would be distributed according to her wishes after her death
   She wrote a will to ensure that her assets would be distributed according to her wishes after her death
   
   

verb

1. () Decree or ordain  ( will )
   decree or ordain
    God wills our existence
   God wills our existence
   
2. () Determine by choice  ( will )
   determine by choice
    This action was willed and intended
   This action was willed and intended
   
3. Leave or give by will after one's death  ( bequeath , will , leave )
   leave or give by will after one's death
    My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
   My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
    My grandfather left me his entire estate
   My grandfather left me his entire estate