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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A Zillow spokesperson said the company “welcomes Compass’ decision to voluntarily withdraw its lawsuit.”
From Barron's
The US state department has clarified that it is not forcibly returning any evacuees to Afghanistan, but that some have voluntarily returned.
From BBC
The leagues, which are private companies, could create this office voluntarily.
From MarketWatch
By Thanksgiving, Nixon had considered but ruled out a ban on Sunday driving, but he was at least asking stations to close voluntarily on Sundays.
From Los Angeles Times
Contracted runners were promised lucrative prize money and salaries in the competition's inaugural season, but the final event was cancelled and organisers later voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the US.
From BBC
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