voluntarily
word
/ˌvɑɫənˈtɛɹəɫi/
/vˌɒləntˈɛɹəli/
Definition
When you do something voluntarily, you choose to do it by your own free will, without being forced or ordered by anyone else.
Usage & Nuances
'Voluntarily' is formal and often used in legal, academic, or official settings; it emphasizes that the action is not required or forced. Common with verbs like 'leave,' 'donate,' and 'confess.' Less common in casual speech—people might say 'by choice' or 'willingly.'
Spanish: voluntariamentePortuguese (BR): voluntariamentePortuguese (PT): voluntariamenteChinese (Simplified): 自愿地Chinese (Traditional): 自願地Hindi: स्वेच्छा सेArabic: طَوْعًاBengali: স্বেচ্ছায়Russian: добровольноJapanese: 自発的に - 自分からVietnamese: tự nguyệnKorean: 자발적으로Turkish: gönüllü olarakUrdu: رضاکارانہ طور پرIndonesian: secara sukarela
Example Sentences
You can join the project voluntarily.
basic
He left the company voluntarily.
basic
She donated money voluntarily.
basic
I wasn’t fired; I resigned voluntarily because I needed a change.
natural
Nobody asked him to help—he did it voluntarily.
natural
All the witnesses came forward voluntarily, making the investigation much easier.
natural