vilja — meaning in English
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English meaning
- voice noun The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
- volition noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
- want verb To wish for or desire something.
- will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
Senses
vilja is used for these senses in English:
- voice (archaic) Command; precept.
- want (intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
- will The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]
- will (auxiliary) Used to express the future tense, sometimes with an implication of volition or determination when used in the first person. Compare shall. [from 10th c.]
voice — full definition
- noun The sound a person produces when speaking or singing.
- noun The right or opportunity to express an opinion, or the opinion itself.
- noun The distinctive tone or style in which a writer expresses themselves.
- verb To express something in words; to put an opinion or feeling into speech.