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The definition of willing is ready or prepared to do something or to do something voluntarily.

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An example of a willing person is someone who always lends a hand to struggling people.

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See willing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

favorably disposed or consenting (to do something specified or implied)
acting, giving, etc. readily and cheerfully
done, given, etc. readily or gladly; voluntary

Origin: ME < OE willung < willian, to will, v.

Related Forms:

willingly adverb
willingness noun

See willing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Disposed or inclined; prepared: I am willing to overlook your mistakes.
Acting or ready to act gladly; eagerly compliant: “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41).
Done, given, accepted, or borne voluntarily or ungrudgingly. See Synonyms at voluntary.
Of or relating to exercise of the will; volitional.

Related Forms:

willˈing·ly adverb

willˈing·ness noun

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