VOLITION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word volition. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for VOLITION
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| will | ||||||||
noun • the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention • a fixed and persistent intent or purpose • a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die verb • decree or ordain • determine by choice • leave or give by will after one's death | ||||||||
| choice | nounn | |||||||
noun • the person or thing chosen or selected • the act of choosing or selecting • one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen adjective satellite • of superior grade • appealing to refined taste | ||||||||
| decision | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of making up your mind about something • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred • the outcome of a game or contest • the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose | ||||||||
| desire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||||
| determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
| preference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong liking • a predisposition in favor of something • the right or chance to choose • grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) | ||||||||
| willing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • disposed or inclined toward noun • the act of making a choice adjective satellite • not brought about by coercion or force | ||||||||
