Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

voluntarily

[vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter-] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɛər ə li, ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rather than acquiring those existing firms, Serhant says the brokerages voluntarily aligned with the company to gain access to its technology platform, marketing capabilities, and national brand recognition.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The quit rate – workers leaving their jobs voluntarily – changed little at 3.1 million, while the rate was unchanged at 1.9% from April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

This matters because the King only voluntarily pays tax on income spent personally, meaning the King can effectively deduct royal business from his tax bill.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

So the motion calls for a “solutions-oriented approach” that provides resources and assistance to encourage people to comply voluntarily without punitive enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Like most researchers, he’d never thought about whether the woman behind HeLa cells had given them voluntarily.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




Vocabulary lists containing voluntarily


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "voluntarily" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com