voluntarily Definition
- 1done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it
- 2in 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!
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She voluntarily agreed to help us with the project.
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He voluntarily surrendered himself to the police.
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The company has voluntarily decided to recall the defective product.
voluntarily Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for voluntarily
Origins of voluntarily
from Latin 'voluntarius', meaning 'of one's free will'
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.'
