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voluntarily Synonyms

Another word for voluntarily

Choosing another word for voluntarily depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Of one's own free will; by choice and without compulsion, coercion, or external pressure.

Usage Example

"The executive stepped down willingly to pursue new opportunities in the nonprofit sector."

Strongest
willingly
freely
Strong
unforcedly
readily
gladly
spontaneously

• adverb (Context 2)

Without financial payment or material compensation; as an unpaid volunteer.

Usage Example

"Several retired teachers work gratis at the community library every weekend."

Strong
gratis
pro bono
freely

• adverb (Context 3)

In a conscious, deliberate, or intentional manner; under the control of the will (especially of bodily movements or legal actions).

Usage Example

"Unlike the heart, skeletal muscles can be contracted intentionally whenever a person chooses to move."

Strongest
intentionally
deliberately
consciously
Strong
purposely
willfully
on purpose

Opposites of voluntarily

The opposite of voluntarily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

involuntarily
reflexively
unwillingly
compulsorily
unintentionally
forcibly
mandatorily
reluctantly
See all opposites of voluntarily

• Nearby Words

voluminous
volumize
volumizer
voluntarily
voluntariness
voluntary
volunteer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Voluntarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/voluntarily
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