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   voluntary

   /ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. done, given, or acting of one's own free will: "we are funded by voluntary contributions" Similar optionaldiscretionaryat one's discretionelectivenon-compulsorynon-mandatorynot requiredopenopen to choicevolitionalup to the individualpermissiverare:discretionalOpposite compulsoryobligatory
   • ▪ under the conscious control of the brain: "voluntary contraction of the calf muscles"
   • 2. working, done, or maintained without payment: "a voluntary helper" Similar unpaidunsalariedwithout paywithout paymentfree of chargewithout chargefor nothingfor freehonoraryvolunteerunrewardedpro bono (publico)Opposite paid
   • ▪ (of a conveyance or disposition) made without return in money or other consideration.

   noun

   • 1. an organ solo played before, during, or after a church service.
   • ▪ a piece of music performed extempore, especially as a prelude to other music, or composed in a free style. historical
   • 2. (in a competition) a special performance left to the performer's choice.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French volontaire or Latin voluntarius, from voluntas ‘will’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. voluntariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVOLUNTARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Voluntary means done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as work, charity, or politics, with examples and translations.

   • English (US)

     VOLUNTARY meaning: 1. done, made, or given willingly,...

   • Znaczenie Voluntary, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     VOLUNTARY definicja: 1. done, made, or given willingly,...

   • Voluntary: Korean Translation

     VOLUNTARY translate: 자발적인, 자원봉사의. Learn more in the...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     VOLUNTARY translate: tự nguyện, tình nguyện. Learn more in...

   • Portuguese Translation

     VOLUNTARY translate: voluntário, voluntário/-ia,...

   • Voluntary in Russian

     VOLUNTARY translate: благотворительный, неоплачиваемый ,...

   • Traditional

     VOLUNTARY translate: 自願的；志願的, （社會組織）志願的，公益性的. Learn more in...

   • Voluntary: Thai Translation

     VOLUNTARY translate: โดยสมัครใจ, โดยสมัครใจ. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › voluntaryVoluntary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of voluntary as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Voluntary means proceeding from the will or choice, or done by design or intention.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › voluntaryVOLUNTARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Voluntary means done or made by free choice, without compulsion or obligation. It can also refer to something that is spontaneous, natural, or subject to the will. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of voluntary in sentences.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVOLUNTARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Voluntary means done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as work, retirement, or charity, with examples and translations.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › voluntaryVoluntary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Voluntary is an adjective that describes something you do because you want to, without being influenced or forced into it. Usually a voluntary act is something you consciously choose to do, like going into work even on a snow day.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › voluntaryVoluntary - definition of voluntary by The Free Dictionary

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   Voluntary means done or undertaken of one's own free will, without compulsion or obligation. It can also refer to a piece of music, a volunteer, or a spontaneous action. See synonyms, related terms, and usage examples from various sources.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › voluntary_1voluntary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Voluntary means done willingly, not because you are forced. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as work, agreements, redundancy and movements of the body.