1. noun /wɪl,wɪɫ/
a) Desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses.)
He felt a great will to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Of course, mans will is often regulated by his reason.
2. verb /wɪl,wɪɫ/
a) To instruct (that something be done) in ones will.
All the fans were willing their team to win the game.
He willed his stamp collection to the local museum.
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