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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
arising from or made of free will or choice.
His decision to leave the company was purely voluntary.- synonyms:
- freewill
- antonyms:
- forced, involuntary, obligatory, unconscious
- similar words:
- discretionary, elective, optional, spontaneous, unsolicited, willing
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| definition 2: |
depending on or carried out by persons working without pay.
Ours is a voluntary service organization.- synonyms:
- volunteer
- antonyms:
- paid
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| definition 3: |
under the control of one's will.
You can contract and relax your voluntary muscles.- antonyms:
- involuntary
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| definition 4: |
in law, intentional; deliberate.
voluntary manslaughter- synonyms:
- deliberate, intended, intentional, purposeful, willful
- antonyms:
- involuntary
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| related words: |
intentional, volunteer |
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| derivation: |
voluntarily (adv.) |
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