Wil — meaning in English

English meaning

• sake noun The purpose, reason, or benefit behind doing something (used in phrases like "for the sake of").
• volition noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
• will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.

Senses

Wil is used for these senses in English:

• Will A en given name
• volition A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
• will One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention. [from 9th c.]
• will The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]

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