with a will



with a will

with determination and enthusiasm. The children worked with a will to finish the project on time. The workers set about manufacturing the new products with a will.
See also: will

with a will

Vigorously, energetically, as in He started pruning with a will. This term, first recorded in 1848, uses will in the sense of "determination."
See also: will

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Filipinafee-lee-PEE-nahPolish
Mack (2)-Medieval English
MaudMAWD (English)English, Dutch
Roul-Medieval French, Medieval English
SÉRgioSER-zhyooPortuguese
Emalee-English (Rare)