voluntarily
Americanadverb
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of one’s own accord or by free choice.
Students were mostly attending the sessions voluntarily, so they were reasonably well-behaved.
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by volunteers, or in a way that depends on voluntary action.
The Political Science Club is a politically neutral and voluntarily operated nonprofit organization.
Other Word Forms
- unvoluntarily adverb
Etymology
Origin of voluntarily
Example Sentences
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"I think the best way to make those concessions is voluntarily rather than under duress. It's a better look certainly," says Rory Sutherland.
From BBC
He described them as having “voluntarily stepped up and risked everything.”
He says local authorities should have an option to voluntarily accommodate a child that would be considered beyond the parent's control, without the presumed need for evidence of blame.
From BBC
Many companies already voluntarily provide relevant, interim updates on key performance metrics.
From Barron's
The US administration says those whose TPS ends can leave voluntarily or pursue other immigration options.
From BBC
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