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VOLUNTARY

(adj., noun, adverb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Voluntary.

How to pronounce voluntary:

US

Voluntary - as an adjective

Of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

Example: "Man is a voluntary agent"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
involuntary17

Controlled by individual volition

Example: "Voluntary motions"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
involuntary17

Voluntary - as a noun

(military) a person who freely enlists for service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military volunteervolunteer12

Composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
solo4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Voluntary - as an adverb

Voluntarily.

Example Sentences

"He made a voluntary decision to quit his job and travel the world."
"The organization relies heavily on voluntary donations."
"She willingly joined the voluntary cleanup effort after the hurricane."
"They participated in the voluntary vaccination program."
"The soldiers were part of a voluntary mission to provide aid in the war-torn country."
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Word Game Points

Is VOLUNTARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, voluntary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VOLUNTARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is VOLUNTARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, voluntary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VOLUNTARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is VOLUNTARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, voluntary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VOLUNTARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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