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Willingly

/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ · adverb

Meaning

Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously..

Example Sentences

Now this is a process of the mind or thought, of which I would willingly know the foundation.
In the first place, although many people wanted nationalisation and it became the will of Parliament, there were many other people who did not want it, have never willingly accepted it, and never will.

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What does willingly mean?

Willingly means Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously..

What is a synonym for willingly?

Common synonyms include gladly, happily, volitionally, fain.

What is the opposite of willingly?

Possible antonyms include unwillingly.

How do you use willingly in a sentence?

Now this is a process of the mind or thought, of which I would willingly know the foundation.

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