wilskracht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- resolve verb To find a satisfactory solution to a problem or disagreement.
- sinew noun A cord or tendon of the body.
- volition noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
- willpower noun The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.
Senses
wilskracht is used for these senses in English:
- resolve (uncountable) Determination; will power.
- sinew (figuratively, often, in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.
- volition The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
- willpower The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
resolve — full definition
- verb To find a satisfactory solution to a problem or disagreement.
- verb To firmly decide to do something.
- noun Firm determination or willpower.
sinew — full definition
- noun A cord or tendon of the body.
- noun A cord or string, particularly (music) as of a musical instrument.
- noun Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
- noun That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.