AskDefine | Define voluntarily

Dictionary Definition

voluntarily adv : out of your own free will; "he voluntarily submitted to the fingerprinting" [ant: involuntarily]

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English

Etymology

voluntary + -ly

Adverb

  1. In a voluntary manner.

Translations

  • French: volontairement, bénévolement
  • Finnish: vapaaehtoisesti
  • Greek: εθελοντικά
  • Italian: volontariamente

Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words

advisedly, by choice, by design, calculatedly, consciously, contemplatedly, deliberately, designedly, electively, freely, gratis, gratuitously, in cold blood, independently, intentionally, knowingly, meditatedly, on purpose, optionally, pointedly, premeditatedly, purposefully, purposely, purposively, spontaneously, willfully, willingly, with full intent, with intent, with malice aforethought, with purpose, without coercion, wittingly
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