VOLITION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

volition

noun

vō-ˈli-shən

Definition of volition

as in choice

the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition

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as in option

the power, right, or opportunity to choose left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated

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Recent Examples of volition In February, a Meta employee went viral after posting about OpenClaw deleting a large amount of emails of its own volition. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 8 May 2026 At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Across his hometown of Greenville, the out-of-the-way North Carolina city where Donaldson has headquartered his company, another 70 or so people are trapped, of their own volition, in a grocery store, the wilderness, or one of the studios Donaldson has built on his sprawling corporate campus. — Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026 Bonk and Hurricanes defenseman William Carrier were battling in front of Vladar, and Bonk indeed made contact with Carrier at the top of the crease, but Carrier seemed to reestablish his position deeper in the paint and bump Vladar (37 saves) of his own volition. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for volition

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Noun

Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of choice

Noun

This affordable option packs a surprising amount of organizing power into one compact bag.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of option

Noun

These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.

— Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 1 July 2026

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