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View synonyms for voluntarily

voluntarily

[ vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter- ]

adverb

  1. of one’s own accord or by free choice:

    Students were mostly attending the sessions voluntarily, so they were reasonably well-behaved.

  2. by volunteers, or in a way that depends on voluntary action:

    The Political Science Club is a politically neutral and voluntarily operated nonprofit organization.



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  • un·vol·un·tar·i·ly adverb
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Example Sentences

The FDA has recommended that the individual companies voluntarily recall their products.

From Salon

Under a bill published on Monday, two independent doctors would have to be satisfied someone is eligible and has made their decision voluntarily.

From BBC

Countries like the US would like China to not just voluntarily give money but be required to.

From BBC

She was given the choice to remain voluntarily at the station until daylight hours or when transportation arrived, according to a sheriff report.

They still could work voluntarily and potentially have their sentences reduced.

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