willed

[wild]

adjective

1. having a will (usually used in combination).

   strong-willed; weak-willed.

willed

/ wɪld /

adjective

1. (in combination) having a will as specified

   weak-willed

Word History and Origins

Origin of willed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; will ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

At those times, a meaningful glance from the stronger willed to the weaker was usually all it took to set them back on track.

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Penelope willed her heart not to race as she led them up the lightless stairs.

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Kennedy willed himself to hop youthfully down the stairs toward the car.

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Even down to the last show, he willed himself, like, “I’m going to do this show.”

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It marked a first ever try for Brazil in their debut Women's Rugby World Cup, with Silva willed on by a loud Sandy Park before being mobbed by her team-mates.

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Related Words

• conscious 
• deliberate 
• intentional 
• premeditated 
• purposeful