American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wills
IPA transcription: ['wɪlz]
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Noun
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the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; - George Meredith
“the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt”
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a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
“where there's a will there's a way”
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a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
Verb
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leave or give by will after one's death
“My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”
“My grandfather left me his entire estate”
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decree or ordain
“God wills our existence”
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determine by choice
“This action was willed and intended”
Usage examples
- Phelan himself wrote a poem dedicated to Wills.
- It also witnessed the installation of priests, and adoptions, and the making of wills.
- It crossed Wills Creek via Baltimore Street before connecting to Mechanic Street.
- In the Middle Ages, the freedom to make wills was, so to speak, without limits.
- O'Connell and Willsteed were both members of the Apartments.
- The Boquet River enters Lake Champlain in the town east of Willsboro village.
- Willsey admitted to assisting Kapechuk.
- For "Head Games", bassist Ed Gagliardi was replaced by Englishman Rick Wills.
- One of the most important types of such documents are holographic last wills.
- Other restored buildings include David Willson's Study, which is a smaller architectural gem.