voluntary

adjective
UK: /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/
US: /ˈvɑː.lən.ter.i/

  1. Done, given, or acting of your own free will; not forced.

    1. Her work for the shelter is voluntary.
    2. Participation in the study was purely voluntary, so people could withdraw at any time.

  2. Working or done without payment.

    1. He does voluntary work at the local hospital.
    2. The organization is dependent on voluntary contributions for its survival.

Synonyms

gratuitous willing unpaid unforced optional
voluntary noun

  1. A person who performs a service willingly and without pay.

    1. She is a voluntary at the museum.
    2. Our voluntary are the backbone of this organization, contributing countless hours each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "voluntary" in English means: Done, given, or acting of your own free will; not forced., Working or done without payment..

The phonetic transcription of "voluntary" is /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/ in British English and /ˈvɑː.lən.ter.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "voluntary": gratuitous, willing, unpaid, unforced, optional.

Example usage of "voluntary": "Her work for the shelter is voluntary.". More examples on the page.