What is another word for will?

Common synonyms for will include volition, leave, testament, bequeath, disinherit.

What is the opposite of will?

Antonyms of will include unwillingness, reluctance, hesitation, acquiescence, compliance.

Synonyms for

Will

Verb / wɪl / / wʌl / Another word for will — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Will means the desire or intention to do something or the legal document that says what someone wants to happen to their possessions after they die.

Synonyms & similar words

volition leave testament bequeath disinherit desire intention determination resolution testament bequeathal inheritance legacy bequest volition choice option election decision wish plan purpose aim goal aspiration

Synonyms by register

Formal

intention determination resolve volition

Informal

gonna wanna gotta

Literary

intent purpose desire

Antonyms

unwillingness reluctance hesitation acquiescence compliance

Common collocations

willpower
free will
good will
will to live
will to power
will and testament
future tense
modal verb

Word family

noun will

verb will

Usage note

"Will" as a modal verb expresses future tense, intention, or determination. As a noun, it refers to a person's faculty of deciding or controlling their actions.