vol

wish, want

Usage

  • volition

    If you do something of your own volition, you choose to do it because you want to—not because you are forced to.

  • malevolent

    A malevolent person or thing is evil due to deliberate attempts to cause harm.

  • benevolent

    Someone who is benevolent wishes others well, often by being kind, filled with goodwill, and charitable towards them.

  • voluntary

    If a task or job is voluntary, you can choose whether or not you want to do it; you also do not get paid for that type of job.

  • benevolence

    disposition to do good

  • involuntary

    not subject to the control of the will

  • malevolence

    wishing evil to others

  • volitional

    with deliberate intention

  • volunteer

    without payment

  • volunteerism

    state of offering one’s time in a voluntary fashion for unpaid service of some kind

  • voluptuary

    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

  • voluptuous

    having strong sexual appeal

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