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willing
adjective will·ing \ˈwi-liŋ\
: not refusing to do something
: quick to act or respond : doing something or ready to do something without being persuaded
: done, made, or given by choice
Full Definition of WILLING
1
: inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready <willing and eager to help>
2
: prompt to act or respond <lending a willing hand>
3
: done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance <a willing sacrifice>
4
: of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional
— will·ing·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb
— will·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of WILLING
14th century
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Synonym Discussion of WILLING
voluntary, intentional, deliberate, willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion <a voluntary confession>. intentional stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved <the intentional concealment of vital information>. deliberate implies full consciousness of the nature of one's act and its consequences <deliberate acts of sabotage>. willing implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another <willing obedience>.
WILLINGNESS Defined for Kids
willing
adjective will·ing \ˈwi-liŋ\
Definition of WILLING for Kids
1
: feeling no objection <I'm willing to go.>
2
: not slow or lazy <She's a willing worker.>
3
: made, done, or given by choice : voluntary <a willing sacrifice>
— will·ing·ly adverb
— will·ing·ness noun
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