WILL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WILL?

Need another word that means the same as “will”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “will” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Will” are: bequeath, leave, have a tendency to, are bound to, have a habit of, do, testament, volition

Will as a Noun

Definitions of "Will" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “will” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.
• The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention- George Meredith.
• The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention.
• A fixed and persistent intent or purpose.

Synonyms of "Will" as a noun (2 Words)

testament	A person’s will, especially the part relating to personal property. His easy victory was a testament to his skill.
volition	The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention- George Meredith. The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt.

Usage Examples of "Will" as a noun

• Where there's a will there's a way.

Will as a Verb

Definitions of "Will" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “will” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Decree or ordain.
• Expressing inevitable events.
• Expressing desire, consent, or willingness.
• (pronounced stressing ‘will’) indicating annoyance about the habitual behaviour described.
• Expressing a strong intention or assertion about the future.
• Expressing the future tense.
• Expressing a request.
• Expressing probability or expectation about something in the present.
• Determine by choice.
• Leave or give by will after one's death.
• Expressing facts about ability or capacity.
• Expressing habitual behaviour.

Synonyms of "Will" as a verb (6 Words)

are bound to	Form or compose.
bequeath	Leave or give by will after one’s death. He bequeathed his art collection to the town.
do	Get something done. We could do with a little more help around here.
have a habit of	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
have a tendency to	Undergo.
leave	Leave behind unintentionally. Dark fruit that would leave purple stains on the table napkins.

Usage Examples of "Will" as a verb

• God wills our existence.
• A rock so light that it will float on water.
• They will be miles away by now.
• He will keep intruding.
• Come what may, I will succeed.
• Your tank will hold about 26 gallons.
• You will regret it when you are older.
• She will dance for hours.
• Accidents will happen.
• Will you stop here, please.
• This action was willed and intended.
• Will you have a cognac?

Associations of "Will" (30 Words)

able	Having considerable skill proficiency or intelligence. Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
become	Undergo a change or development. She wanted to become a doctor.
bequeath	Leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will. He ditched the unpopular policies bequeathed to him.
bequest	(law) a gift of personal property by will. A painting acquired by bequest.
codicil	A supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will. Francis has remembered him in a codicil to this will.
death	The personification of death. It was the death of all his plans.
deceased	Recently dead. The deceased man s family.
dependence	Reliance on someone or something for financial support. The dependence of our medical schools on grant funds.
die	Die one after another until few or none are left. Three toasters have died on me.
disinherit	Prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting. The Duke is seeking to disinherit his eldest son.
dower	Furnish with an endowment. He was so short of money that he could not even dower his sister.
future	A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future. Nobody can predict the future.
heir	A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death. The heir to the throne.
heritage	Denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation. A heritage of freedom.
impulsion	The motive or influence behind an action or process. Attitudes changed under the impulsion of humanitarian considerations.
intestacy	The situation of being or dying without a legally valid will.
intestate	Having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will. He died intestate.
legacy	Something left or handed down by a predecessor. The legacy of centuries of neglect.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. A likely result.
preamble	A preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose. He could tell that what she said was by way of a preamble.
preliminary	A preliminary action or event. The discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper.
preparatory	Serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking. More preparatory work is needed.
providence	The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power. They found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort.
recommendation	Something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable. Her pleasant personality is already a recommendation.
testament	A person’s will, especially the part relating to personal property. He stated his political testament.
testate	A person who has died leaving a valid will. He desired to die testate.
testator	A person who has made a will or given a legacy.
tribute	A proportion of ore or its equivalent, paid to a miner for his work, or to the owner or lessor of a mine. The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s.
volition	The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention. The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt.
yet	Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then. I have yet to be convinced.