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 The 50-year-old actor started dieting at just 5 years old and later, by his own volition, at age 24. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 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 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 Kotb stepped down from the Today show of her own volition, and has returned to help multiple times. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for volition

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Noun

His parents and family have a choice – to accept their child’s autonomy or not.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Wayne Hamilton, a former executive director of the Texas Republican Party, said Paxton's history of legal and ethical problems could have some conservatives looking for another choice.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of choice

Noun

The Royals could also decline All-Star closer Carlos Estévez’s club option.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Ukraine believes security guarantees backed by Western allies are essential to any future settlement, ideally in the form of NATO membership — an option Vladimir Putin has rejected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

Noun

An agent can work in the background, remember preferences, monitor information and handle tasks across various websites and apps.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Glance functions like a personal shopper, remembering the users’ preferences, scouring the web for good deals on the right looks and circling back to offer up virtual try-ons and get the green light before making the purchase.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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