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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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He didn’t wander into greatness: he pursued it, willed it, achieved it.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

I have willed her 100% of my estate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

“God has willed it,” Zhao, who had obtained Emirati citizenship, tweeted in Arabic with a photo of the pair, wearing a traditional thobe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

In the space of a year, PSG have become a team many neutrals actively willed to lose in the Champions League - to the best team in the world to watch.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

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

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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