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Definition of Willing
1. Adjective. Disposed or inclined toward. "Willing helpers"
Also: Compliant, Inclined, Ready, Voluntary
Similar to: Consenting, Disposed, Fain, Inclined, Prepared, Glad, Happy, Ready, Volitional, Willing And Able
Antonyms: Unwilling
Derivative terms: Willingness
2. Noun. The act of making a choice. "Followed my father of my own volition"
Generic synonyms: Choice, Option, Pick, Selection
Specialized synonyms: Intention
Derivative terms: Volitional, Will
3. Adjective. Not brought about by coercion or force. "The confession was uncoerced"
Definition of Willing
1. a. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
2. a. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
Definition of Willing
1. Adjective. Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course. ¹
2. Noun. (rare or obsolete) The execution of a will. ¹
3. Verb. (present participle of will) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Willing
1. inclined or favorably disposed in mind [adj -INGER, -INGEST]
Medical Definition of Willing
1. 1. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready. "Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound." (Acts xxiv. 27) "With wearied wings and willing feet." (Milton) "[Fruit] shaken in August from the willing boughs." (Bryant) 2. Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired. "[They] are held, with his melodious harmony, In willing chains and sweet captivity." (Milton) 3. Spontaneous; self-moved. "No spouts of blood run willing from a tree." (Dryden) Origin: From Will. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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