will
/wɪl/ verb C1- To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
- To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document). · He willed his stamp collection to the local museum.
- To exert one's force of will (intention) in order to compel, or attempt to compel, something to happen or someone to do something. · All the fans were willing their team to win the game.· Her parents were watching her run, willing her on.
He/she/it wills · Past willed · Past participle willed · -ing form willing
Verb forms
- Base form
- will
- He/she/it
- wills
- Past
- willed
- Past participle
- willed
- -ing form
- willing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“So, if you will allow me to join your party, I will also go to the Emerald City and ask Oz to help me.”
“Gently, gently,” said the old man, with a smile; “and by your leave I will use your purse moderately, for they would say, if they saw me buy too many things at a time, that I had been obliged to await your return, in order to be able to purchase them.”
I will not have you left alone so long.
“Yes, yes, my boy, so we will—so we will,” replied the old man; “but how shall we be happy?
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