Willing

a.	1.	Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready. Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. - Acts xxiv. 27. With wearied wings and willing feet. - Milton. [Fruit] shaken in August from the willing boughs. - Bryant.
	2.	Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired. [They] are held, with his melodious harmony, In willing chains and sweet captivity. - Milton.
	3.	Spontaneous; self-moved. No spouts of blood run willing from a tree. - Dryden.

Noun	1.	willing - the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition" Synonyms: volition
Adj.	1.	willing - disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers" Antonyms: unwilling - not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling assistant"
	2.	willing - not brought about by coercion or force; "the confession was uncoerced" Synonyms: uncoerced, unforced
	3.	willing - disposed or willing to comply; "someone amenable to persuasion"; "the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak"- Matthew 26:41 Synonyms: amenable, conformable

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