willing
disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
cheerfully consenting or ready: a willing worker.
done, given, borne, used, etc., with cheerful readiness.
Origin of willing
1Other words for willing
Other words from willing
- will·ing·ly, adverb
- will·ing·ness, noun
- o·ver·will·ing, adjective
- pre·will·ing, adjective
- qua·si-will·ing, adjective
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How to use willing in a sentence
I got to the Senate in 2011, and I'm not willing to see repeats of what he did to Obama, when we got nothing done for years.
Be willing to change, and be thoughtful in how we approach our consumers, but not not let that scare us — embrace that.
Deep Dive: How the Summer of 2020 forced brand marketing to change for the better | jim cooper | September 14, 2020 | DigidayIf you are willing to use inbound marketing as your key awareness-building option, launching webinars and free online courses should be among your first-in-lines.
Inbound marketing for brand awareness: Four up-to-date ways to do it | Ali Faagba | September 11, 2020 | Search Engine WatchIt’s kind of mind-blowing to me that they’re willing to do that now for something that does not affect them as directly as the economics of the league.
Why Can’t Schools Get What the N.F.L. Has? (Ep. 431) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 10, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe vaccine will have been created through the wisdom that emerged because individuals were willing and able to share information dynamically.
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine shows the power of ‘community intelligence’ | matthewheimer | September 9, 2020 | Fortune
So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd in order for them to realize their vision, they are willing to use any means.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive | Ayaan Hirsi Ali | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere 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.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America | John Avlon | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThey 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.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniBut it was a long time before he found any one who was willing to attempt to rearrange his scribbled thoughts.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxThe lower class were idle and lazy, and willing to serve any sovereign who appealed to them by ostentation.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonIn short, Marcella had been too long under her tuition, to become a willing devotee to the monastic rites of the Romish Church.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThat is the reason I feel obliged to return—if Mac is no longer able—or willing—to get up at night.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for willing
/ (ˈwɪlɪŋ) /
favourably disposed or inclined; ready
cheerfully or eagerly compliant
done, given, accepted, etc, freely or voluntarily
Derived forms of willing
- willingly, adverb
- willingness, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with willing
see ready, willing, and able; spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
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