With a will

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adverb

Doing something energetically or enthusiastically.

Once he decided to clean the house, he went about it with a will.
Visual representation of "with a will" - Doing something energetically or enthusiastically.

Often appears as...

  • work with a will
  • act with a will

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Idiomatic

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Energetic Commitment

Expresses strong dedication to an activity or task.

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She tackled the marathon training with a will.
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Enthusiastic Initiation

Shows eagerness when beginning something new or challenging.

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He joined the debate club and participated with a will.
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Voluntary Action

Indicates an action is done by choice, not under compulsion.

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Volunteers worked with a will to clean up the beach.
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