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Synonyms

willed

American  
[wild] / wɪld /

adjective

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

    strong-willed; weak-willed.
willed British  
/ wɪld /

adjective

  1. (in combination) having a will as specified

    weak-willed
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Etymology

Origin of willed

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

Example Sentences

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"It is pure intention: if there is chaos, it is authored chaos: if it is ugly, it is designed ugliness; if it is absurd, it is willed absurdity."

From BBC

Gritting my teeth, I willed myself to focus.

From Literature

But he didn’t expect them to take any shape his mind willed.

From Literature

“Actually, it was a mix of good luck and what God willed that brought us together. Mashallah.”

From Literature

It’s that balance sometimes between wanting to get to something, explore something, but also letting it go and allowing something to emerge that is not willed.

From Los Angeles Times

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