voluntary — done, given, or acting of one's own free will
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done, given, or acting of one's own free will
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑːlənteri/
Korean meaning: 자발적인, 자원하는
Korean pronunciation: 볼-런-테리 (강세: 볼)
Example Sentences
- My mom's voluntary diet lasted exactly 3 hours until she saw chocolate cake.
- The company offers voluntary overtime, which is like saying 'please work more for free'.
- Students can participate in voluntary activities to improve their college applications.
voluntary
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɑːlənteri//
done, given, or acting of one's own free will
done, given, or acting of one's own free will
Voluntary care in the cemetery makes temporary into permanent
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'of one's own will,' derived from 'voluntas' (will, desire). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe actions performed by choice rather than compulsion.
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📝Examples
“My mom's voluntary diet lasted exactly 3 hours until she saw chocolate cake.”
“The company offers voluntary overtime, which is like saying 'please work more for free'.”
“Students can participate in voluntary activities to improve their college applications.”
“The witness gave voluntary testimony without being subpoenaed.”
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