willed

Meanings

• verb

  having made a will or having the power to dispose of one's property, especially by making a legal document

• verb

  having made a decision or choice

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Synonyms

bequeath , leave

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Variants

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willed , if you will , will , willing , wills , would , self-willed , self-willedly , self-willedness , self-willednesses , strong-willed , good-willed , goodwill , goodwilled , goodwills

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Etymology

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Old English wylian, from wylle, will; akin to willan to be willing

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known will dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC?

2. In some cultures, it is customary to burn a person's will after they have passed away.

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Related Concepts

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1. testament: A will or testament is a legal document by which a person, the testator, expresses their wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death.

2. last will and testament: A last will and testament is a legal document in which a person specifies how they would like their property to be distributed after their death.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'willed' often refers to someone's determination or resolve. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character declares, 'My father's spirit, in these confines, is a-making a stink, and sending letters to my mother at my father's will.'

How to Memorize "willed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person writing a will, signing it, and placing it in a safe place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'willed' with the concept of someone's last wishes or decisions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wanted: Will, Inheritance, Last' to remember the meaning of 'willed'.

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