willing

The adjective 'willing' describes a person's readiness, openness, or consent to do something. It often implies a positive attitude toward an action, showing cooperation, agreement, or lack of resistance. It can also indicate eagerness or voluntary participation.

ruГотовый или склонный что-то сделать, выражающий согласие или желание действовать.esDispuesto o inclinado a hacer algo, que expresa consentimiento o deseo de actuar.frPrêt ou enclin à faire quelque chose, exprimant le consentement ou le désir d'agir.deBereit oder geneigt, etwas zu tun; Zustimmung oder den Wunsch zeigend, tätig zu werden.ptDisposto ou inclinado a fazer algo, que expressa concordância ou desejo de agir.zh愿意做某事的，或倾向于做某事的，表示同意或乐意行动。arمستعد أو راغب في القيام بشيء ما، ويُعبّر عن الموافقة أو الرغبة في الفعل دون إكراه.

1. ready or prepared to do something B1 formal

   Showing readiness or preparedness to perform an action, often without reluctance or hesitation.

   • She is willing to help with the project.
   • I am willing to try something new.
   • They were willing to accept the offer.
   • He seemed willing to listen to advice.
   • We are willing to cooperate.

   ruготовый что-то сделатьesdispuesto a hacer algofrprêt à faire quelque chosedebereit, etwas zu tunptdisposto a fazer algozh愿意做某事arمستعد لفعل شيء

   Синонимы: agreeableamenabledisposedgameinclinedpreparedready

   Антонимы: aversedisinclinedloathreluctantresistantunwilling

2. showing eagerness or enthusiasm B2 informal

   Expressing a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward participating in an activity or situation.

   • She gave a willing smile.
   • He was a willing participant in the game.
   • They showed a willing attitude during training.
   • The team had a willing spirit.
   • She remained willing despite the challenges.

   ruпроявляющий желание или энтузиазмesdispuesto, con ganasfrêtre disposé à / enthousiastedebereitwillig und enthusiastischptdisposto e entusiasmadozh乐于参与的arمُتَحَمِّسٌ وراغِبٌ

   Синонимы: disposedeagerenthusiasticgladhappyinclinedkeenpreparedready

   Антонимы: aversedisinclinedreluctantunwilling

• more willing comparative form
• most willing superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to the act of making a choice or decision, often involving the exercise of one's will or intention.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт выбора или принятия решения, часто связанный с проявлением воли или намерения.esSustantivo que denota el acto de elegir o tomar una decisión, a menudo relacionado con la manifestación de la voluntad o la intención.frNom désignant l'acte de choisir ou de décider, souvent lié à l'exercice de la volonté ou de l'intention.deSubstantiv, das den Akt des Wählens oder Entscheidens bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit der Äußerung von Willen oder Absicht. Es steht für die Bereitschaft oder Neigung, etwas zu tun.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de escolher ou decidir, frequentemente ligado à manifestação da vontade ou da intenção.zh名词，指做出选择或决定的行为，常与意志、意图或意愿的体现有关；也表示乐意、愿意的心态。arاسم يدل على فعل الاختيار أو اتخاذ القرار، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بإرادة الشخص أو قصده أو استعداده.

1. The act of making a choice C1 formal

   The mental process of deciding or choosing to do something, often involving intention or volition.

   • His willing to help was evident in his actions.
   • The willing of the committee led to a new policy.
   • She expressed her willing to participate in the project.

   ruВолеизъявлениеesvoliciónfrvolitiondeWillensentscheidungptVontadezh意愿arالإرادة

   Синонимы: choicedecisiondeterminationelectionresolutionselectionvolition

A regular English verb meaning to exert one's willpower to cause something to happen, to intend or decree something by choice or authority, or to legally bequeath property or assets to someone through a testament. This lexical verb is distinct from the modal auxiliary 'will' used for forming future tenses.

ruГлагол, означающий желание, намерение, мысленное воздействие или завещание имуществаesVerbo que expresa deseo, intención, influencia mental o disposición de bienes en un testamento.frVerbe exprimant le souhait, l'intention, l'influence mentale ou la transmission de biens par testament.deVerb, das den Willen, die Absicht, den Wunsch oder die mentale Einflussnahme ausdrückt sowie die testamentarische Verfügung über Besitz.ptVerbo que expressa desejo, intenção, determinação, ação mental sobre algo ou deixa de bens em testamento.zh动词，表示意愿、意图、用意志力影响或立遗嘱遗赠财产。arفعل يُعبّر عن الرغبة أو العزم أو التصميم، أو عن التأثير الذهني على الآخرين، أو عن الوصية بالمال والممتلكات.

1. To use willpower to make something happen B2 formal

   To use the power of your mind or willpower to make something happen or to influence an outcome through mental effort rather than physical action.

   • He willed himself not to panic during the emergency.
   • She willed her eyes to stay open despite her exhaustion.
   • As a child, he believed he could fly if he willed it strongly enough.
   • The athlete willed his body to push through the pain barrier.
   • They willed the project to succeed through sheer determination.

   ruМысленно воздействовать, заставлять силой волиesquerer con fuerza mentalfrvouloir par la force de l'espritdeMit Willenskraft beeinflussenptForçar com a força de vontadezh用意念使事情发生arالتأثير بالقوة العقلية والإرادة

   Синонимы: compelforcemake

2. To intend, decree, or ordain by choice or authority C1 formal political

   To intend, purpose, decree, or ordain something to happen; to determine by an act of choice, personal authority, or divine power.

   • They believed that God had willed their victory in battle.
   • Providence wills it that we meet at this crucial moment.
   • The king willed that the prisoner be released immediately.
   • She willed that her wishes be respected after her death.
   • If fate wills it, we shall meet again someday.

   ruНамереваться, предопределять, повелеватьesordenar, decretar, o querer por voluntadfrvouloir, décréterdeBeabsichtigen, bestimmen, verordnenptDeterminar, decretar, ordenarzh决意，注定，命令arيقصد، يقدّر، يأمر

   Синонимы: choosecommanddecidedecreedeterminedirectintendordainpurposeresolve

3. To bequeath property through a legal will B2 formal legal

   To formally give your property, money, or possessions to somebody after your death by means of a legal document called a will or testament.

   • He willed his entire estate to his youngest daughter.
   • She willed all her books to the local library.
   • The philanthropist willed millions of dollars to various charities.
   • In his will, he willed that his property be divided equally among his children.
   • They were surprised to learn that she had willed them her valuable art collection.

   ruЗавещать, оставлять по завещаниюesLegar en testamentofrléguer par testamentdeVererben, vermachenptDeixar em testamentozh遗赠，立遗嘱赠予arأوصى بتركته، ترك وصية

   Синонимы: bequeathdevisehand downleavelegate

4. To wish, desire, or choose (archaic or literary) C2 formal

   To wish, desire, prefer, or choose something; to exercise one's faculty of volition in making a decision. This usage is somewhat archaic or literary in modern English.

   • Wander where you will, you cannot escape your destiny.
   • Do as you will, but remember the consequences.
   • He willed that his friends find happiness and prosperity.
   • She would travel the world if she so willed it.
   • Others may debate, but ultimately the leader wills the final decision.

   ruЖелать, избирать, предпочитатьesquerer, desear, optarfrvouloir (archaïque/littéraire)deWünschen, begehren, wählenptDesejar, escolher, quererzh愿意，想要，选择arأراد، شاء، اختار

   Синонимы: choosedecidedesireelectoptpreferresolvewantwish

• willed past participle
• willed past simple
• willing present participle
• wills third person singular