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willing

[ wil-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

willing

/ ˈwɪlɪŋ /

Origin of willing¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; will ², -ing ²

So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.

And in order for them to realize their vision, they are willing to use any means.

There is also “other” and “willing to convert” (more on those categories later).

But he was always uncommonly gracious, a truly gentle man, willing to dispense wisdom and perspective when asked.

They liked what Duke was saying and were willing to look beyond what little they knew of his past.

Still, monsieur, I am willing to proceed upon the lines which would appear to be more agreeable to yourself.

But it was a long time before he found any one who was willing to attempt to rearrange his scribbled thoughts.

The lower class were idle and lazy, and willing to serve any sovereign who appealed to them by ostentation.

In short, Marcella had been too long under her tuition, to become a willing devotee to the monastic rites of the Romish Church.

That is the reason I feel obliged to return—if Mac is no longer able—or willing—to get up at night.

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