willingly

[ wil-ing-lee ]

/ ˈwɪl ɪŋ li /

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adverb

in a consenting and often cheerful way:They volunteer for duty on faraway battlefields, willingly putting their lives on the line to fight and possibly die for their country.

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Origin of willingly

First recorded before 900; equivalent to willing + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM willingly

o·ver·wil·ling·ly, adverbpre·wil·ling·ly, adverbqua·si-wil·ling·ly, adverb

Words nearby willingly

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How to use willingly in a sentence

This means that to receive assistance, countries must have governments able and willing to meet criteria set by donors, such as putting forth funding proposals and showing financial capability.
Natural disasters are increasing. The world’s poorest are left to fend for themselves.|Jariel Arvin|November 20, 2020|Vox
If she were willing to take questions, perhaps she might have some insight about the unsolved 1990 Gardner Museum robbery, which has much in common with her Beit collection heist.
‘The Woman Who Stole Vermeer’ revisits the strange tale of a British heiress who became a notorious art thief|Katharine Weber|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
They see the essential need for in-person schooling and have been willing to invest the resources necessary to make sure this continues safely.
Schools are not spreading covid-19. This new data explains why.|Emily Oster|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
The Wizards believe the Israeli teen has a high ceiling and are willing to be patient with his development.
How did Deni Avdija catch the eye of Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard? It started with his name.|Ava Wallace|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

Even highly motivated sellers can’t make a trade if there aren’t buyers willing to include worthwhile pieces to move up the board.
NBA draft winners and losers: A win for LaMelo Ball, woe for the Warriors|Ben Golliver|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
The letter attacks Braley for having “willingly voted for extreme measures that threaten the lives of unborn children.”
Pro-Life Group Sends Over The Top Mailer|Ben Jacobs|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, this was greeted with a round of applause and whoops from her room of willingly incarcerated followers.
Why We Should Hate 'Haters Gonna Hate'|Tim Teeman|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We willingly give our health care providers a wealth of data about ourselves.
The App-Based Health Care of the Future|Joshua Rivera|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Duke was so easily flattered that he would willingly open up about his plans around the country.
Speed Read: A Black Cop Infiltrates The KKK|William O’Connor|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
McCaskill told me the victim had willingly gone home from a bar with the defendant—but then things took a dark turn.
The Sexual Assault Case That Haunts Claire McCaskill|Olivia Nuzzi|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I'd sacrifice myself willingly, if that would put things straight.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
I would certainly; and as I am much interested in the subject, I will willingly give you five dollars for your rule.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Tom willingly let the subject drop; his own desire was to appear natural, to protect her, to save her pain.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
Being weak from the effects of her fall, Susy accepted the offer willingly, and was supported on the other side by a policeman.
The Garret and the Garden|R.M. Ballantyne
The poor devil willingly undertook to deliver it, and the marshal, as directed, caused the bearer to receive a hearty flogging.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various