voluntarily

[ˌvɑːlənˈterəli]

voluntarily Definition

• 1. done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it
• 2. in a way that is not required or compelled by law

Using voluntarily: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "voluntarily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She voluntarily agreed to help us with the project.

• Example

  He voluntarily surrendered himself to the police.

• Example

  The company has voluntarily decided to recall the defective product.

voluntarily Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for voluntarily

• willingly
• freely
• unforced

Antonyms for voluntarily

• involuntarily
• compulsorily

Origins of voluntarily

from Latin 'voluntarius', meaning 'of one's free will'

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Summary: voluntarily in Brief

The adverb 'voluntarily' [ˌvɑːlənˈterəli] describes actions that are done willingly and without force or payment. It can also refer to actions that are not required by law. Examples include 'She voluntarily agreed to help us with the project.' and 'The company has voluntarily decided to recall the defective product.' Synonyms include 'willingly' and 'freely,' while antonyms include 'involuntarily' and 'compulsorily.'