🙌voluntary

adjective
/ˈvɑːlənteri/

Meaning

done willingly and without being forced
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example Sentences

She does a lot of voluntary work for local charities.

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

Example Expressions

voluntary service

Synonyms

optional, willing, discretionary, self-imposed, deliberate, intentional
Entry 1
optional, willing, discretionary, self-imposed, deliberate
Entry 2
optional, willing, deliberate, intentional

Antonyms

forced, compulsory, mandatory, involuntary
Entry 1
forced, compulsory
Entry 2
mandatory, compulsory, forced, involuntary

Collocations

voluntary work, voluntary donation, voluntary service, voluntary action, voluntary basis
Entry 1
voluntary work, voluntary donation, voluntary service, voluntary action
Entry 2
voluntary work, voluntary service, voluntary basis

Related Vocabularies

not having made a decision; uncertain
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

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