Synonyms of voluntarily

voluntarily

adverb

as in willingly

of one's own free will

you took part in this voluntarily, so you have no cause to complain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• willingly
• freely
• deliberately
• intentionally
• knowingly
• consciously
• of one's own accord
• wittingly
• electively
• optionally
• acquiescently
• consentingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• involuntarily
• unconsciously
• reluctantly
• unwittingly
• unwillingly
• unintentionally
• unknowingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of voluntarily

Henkel Corporation is voluntarily recalling one of its Schwarzkopf Professional hair styling products sold in 12 states because of a packaging defect that could cause the aerosol can to leak and potentially explode under pressure. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

According to the latest government figures, 82,875 people have either been voluntarily repatriated or have been deported since the migration tensions began. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

New parents who wish to voluntarily relinquish their child to hospitals, firefighters or a community emergency center can now do so for 30 days after the child's birth without facing a child abuse charge. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced Monday that the pesticide paraquat-dichloride is being phased out, as all the pesticide’s manufacturers have voluntarily cancelled their product registrations in the state. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Charlotte does not have to voluntarily share information with immigration enforcement entities to apply. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

California will phase out paraquat after all manufacturers voluntarily canceled their registrations, ending the state’s use of the powerful herbicide that is already banned in more than 60 countries. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

This past March, the claims against Clenney were voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026

Debt can also be discharged under circumstances such as bankruptcy and certain legal proceedings, although those aren't the same as a creditor voluntarily deciding to forgive an account. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026