voluntarily — willingly and without being forced; of one's own free will
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: willingly and without being forced; of one's own free will
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑːlənˌterəli/
Example Sentences
- The CEO voluntarily took a pay cut when the company was struggling financially.
- My cat voluntarily sits in the smallest box available, despite having a luxury bed.
- Students can voluntarily join the extra study sessions on weekends.
voluntarily
ADVERB[/ˈvɑːlənˌterəli/]
willingly and without being forced; of one's own free will
He voluntarily picked up trash in the park before anyone asked him.
What started temporarily became freedom from the ordinarily - all voluntarily!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin voluntarius, meaning 'of one's own will or choice.' This adjective evolved into the English adverb form to describe actions performed according to one's own free will or consent, rather than by compulsion or obligation.
Breakdown
voluntas (will, desire) + -arius (adjective suffix, 'of') + -ly (adverbial suffix), forming the adverb meaning 'in a willing manner.'
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📝Examples
“The CEO voluntarily took a pay cut when the company was struggling financially.”
“My cat voluntarily sits in the smallest box available, despite having a luxury bed.”
“Students can voluntarily join the extra study sessions on weekends.”
“He voluntarily ate the burnt cookies to spare his grandmother's feelings.”
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