Synonyms for voluntary

Synonyms for (noun) voluntary

Synonyms: voluntary

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

Similar words: solo

Definition: a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)


Synonyms: military volunteer, voluntary, volunteer

Definition: (military) a person who freely enlists for service

Similar words: serviceman, man, military man, military personnel

Definition: someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

Usage: two men stood sentry duty


Synonyms for (adj) voluntary

Synonyms: voluntary

Definition: of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

Usage: man is a voluntary agent; participation was voluntary; voluntary manslaughter; voluntary generosity in times of disaster; voluntary social workers; a voluntary confession

Similar words: wilful, willful

Definition: done by design

Usage: the insult was intentional; willful disobedience


Similar words: freewill

Definition: done of your own accord

Usage: a freewill offering


Similar words: self-imposed

Definition: voluntarily assumed or endured

Usage: self-imposed exile


Similar words: willing, uncoerced, unforced

Definition: not brought about by coercion or force

Usage: the confession was uncoerced


Similar words: unpaid, volunteer

Definition: without payment

Usage: the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers; a volunteer fire department


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