voluntarily

Meaning

Done or given of one's own free will, without being forced or compelled.

Examples

• He voluntarily resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.
• The company voluntarily recalled the defective products to ensure customer safety.

Pronunciation: /ˌvɒlənˈtɛrəli/

How to Use voluntarily

act voluntarily (collocation)

To perform an action by choice. — "She chose to act voluntarily and help the community."

voluntarily offer (collocation)

To present something without being asked. — "He voluntarily offered his assistance for the challenging task."

Synonyms of voluntarily

Words with a similar meaning to voluntarily:

• willingly
• freely
• spontaneously
• of one's own accord

Antonyms of voluntarily

Words with the opposite meaning to voluntarily:

• involuntarily
• compulsorily