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willing
[ wil-ing ]
/ ËwÉȘl ÉȘĆ /
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adjective
disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker.
done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.
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British Dictionary definitions for willing
willing
/ (ËwÉȘlÉȘĆ) /
adjective
favourably disposed or inclined; ready
cheerfully or eagerly compliant
done, given, accepted, etc, freely or voluntarily
Derived forms of willing
willingly, adverbwillingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Other Idioms and Phrases with willing
willing
see ready, willing, and able; spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
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