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Term: Voluntad

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The mental ability or capacity to choose or make decisions willingly.

Sample Sentence 1: Her strong will and determination helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

Sample Sentence 2: The success of any endeavor is heavily dependent on one's will.

Sense 2: A person's intention, desire, or willingness to do something.

Sample Sentence 1: He expressed his will to participate in the project, showcasing his enthusiasm.

Sample Sentence 2: Despite the challenging circumstances, her sheer will to succeed kept her going.

Sense 3: The legal document specifying a person's wishes regarding the disposal of property or the distribution of assets after death.

Sample Sentence 1: The lawyer read out the deceased's last will and testament at the reading of the will.

Sample Sentence 2: The beneficiaries were surprised by the contents of the will and its detailed instructions.

Sense 4: To express a desire or determination to have something done.

Sample Sentence 1: She wills herself to focus and complete the task at hand despite the distractions.

Sample Sentence 2: He willed his body to perform one last push-up, showcasing his physical strength.

Sense 5: To exert mental effort in order to accomplish something.

Sample Sentence 1: He willed himself to remember the information for the exam by continuously studying.

Sample Sentence 2: The pianist willed her fingers to move swiftly over the keys, creating beautiful melodies.

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