willing

[US]/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. ready and eager to do something; done by choice or without being forced
v. to determine; to drive by willpower; to bequeath (property, etc.) to someone

Phrases & Collocations

willing to help

willing to learn

willing to cooperate

willing to listen

willing to work

god willing

a willing horse

show willing

Example Sentences

willing and prompt obedience.

not willing to chance it.

She is a willing worker.

no one was willing to disagree with him.

he was willing to take Sunday duties.

there was no shortage of people willing to fink on their neighbours.

a workforce which is willing to retrain.

he was quite willing to compromise.

She is willing, yet unable.

He's only too willing to be of service.

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

Are you willing to help?

They are willing to give tongue in my defence.

The old man is willing to pledge for him.

I am willing to help you.

No bank would be willing to underwrite such a loss.

Jenkins is willing to accept his responsibility.

candidates should be willing to expatriate.

people willing to work for the going rate.

people are willing, within reason, to pay for schooling.

Real-world Examples

It does for the diehard Pokeman fan willing to pay it.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

In China, they have a strong willing to learn.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

" Are you willing to take the oath? " " I am willing."

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

I think they're willing to compromise, but they're not willing to capitulate.

Source: VOA Standard November 2013 Collection

A) They are more willing to risk their own lives.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

A willing mother and a willing father are all it requires.

Source: Lean In

Only if you say Chandler's willing to give you everything I am.

Source: Friends Season 6

Are people still willing to treat others with the same kindness their forefathers displayed?

Source: New Century College English Comprehensive Course (2nd Edition) Volume 2

I was willing to shoot Captain Renault, and I'm willing to shoot you.

Source: Casablanca Original Soundtrack

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