Voluntary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Voluntary is an adjective meaning Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Meaning
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
More Meanings
- Done by design or intention; intentional.
- Working or done without payment.
- Endowed with the power of willing.
- Of or relating to voluntarism.
- (music) A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
- A volunteer.
- (obsolete) Voluntarily.
Example Sentences
Wikimedia is a voluntary service.
She fell, to lust a voluntary prey.
a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church
And all that els was pretious and deare, / The sea unto him voluntary brings [...].
Word Forms
- voluntaries
Synonyms for voluntary
Depending on context, synonyms include discretionary, optional, volitional, intentional, willful, honorary.
Antonyms for voluntary
Common opposites include compulsory, obligatory, accidental, paid, salaried, involuntary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include volitional, freewill, self-imposed, willing, wilful, intentional.
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