Synonyms for

Voluntarily

Verb / ˌvɑ:lʌˈnterʌli: / Another word for voluntarily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

done, given, or acting of one's own free will

Synonyms & similar words

involuntarily willingly freely ungrudgingly unforced spontaneously eagerly readily enthusiastically wholeheartedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

willingly freely spontaneously intentionally

Informal

on your own by choice of your own free will

Literary

of one's own accord unbidden

Antonyms

involuntarily compulsorily forcibly unwillingly reluctantly under duress coercively

Common collocations

  • act voluntarily
  • participate voluntarily
  • donate voluntarily
  • contribute voluntarily
  • work voluntarily
  • agree voluntarily
  • sign voluntarily

Word family

noun volition
verb volunteer
adjective voluntary

Usage note

This adverb describes an action done by choice, without external pressure. It is often contrasted with 'involuntarily' or actions done 'under duress'.

Example sentences

  1. He voluntarily cleaned his room without being asked.
  2. She voluntarily donated money to the charity.
  3. They voluntarily joined the cleanup effort after the storm.
  4. The employee voluntarily worked overtime to finish the project.
  5. He voluntarily gave up his seat on the bus for an elderly woman.

Quotes

  • "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
  • "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back." - Unknown

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