- [not usually before noun] willing (to do something) not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
- Many consumers are willing to pay more for organic food
- She seemed willing to accept my explanation.
- He's still trying to find a lawyer willing to take his case.
- I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.
- I'm willing to bet that she knows where he is.
- He's quite willing to do anything to win.
- I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
- They are willing and able to share their knowledge and experience.
- We're ready and willing to do everything necessary to meet this challenge.
Extra Examples- He showed himself willing to take a risk.
- He's quite willing to do the same for you.
- I'm more than willing to get involved.
- She finally found someone willing to lend her some money.
- She is always willing to help.
- They appear willing to talk to us.
- They keep a list of people willing to work nights.
- He's willing to go to extreme lengths to find them.
- Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
- Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who cannot find jobs.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- prove
- …
- more than
- only too
- really
- …
- ready and willing
- willing and able
- [usually before noun] ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way
- a willing participant/accomplice
- a willing buyer/seller
- She's very willing.
- willing helpers/volunteers
- her willing acceptance of the responsibility
- their willing participation in the plan
- Willing hands pulled him to safety.
- willing support/consent
Idioms
See willing in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee willing in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishshow willing
- (British English) to show that you are ready to help, work hard, etc. if necessary
the spirit is willing (but the flesh is weak)
- (humorous, saying) you intend to do good things but you are too lazy, weak or busy to actually do them
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