Voluntary

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɑləntɛri/

Definitions of voluntary

noun a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example Sentences

A1 Voluntary work is when you help others without being paid.

A2 She decided to do some voluntary work at the local animal shelter.

B1 Voluntary contributions are greatly appreciated to support our community programs.

B2 The organization relies on voluntary donations to fund their projects.

C1 His commitment to voluntary service has earned him recognition in the community.

C2 The foundation was established through the voluntary efforts of dedicated individuals.

adjective done, given, or acting of one's own free will

Example Sentences

A1 Voluntary work can be rewarding.

A2 She decided to join a voluntary organization to help others.

B1 Voluntary contributions are essential for the success of the charity.

B2 The company offers voluntary training programs for its employees.

C1 She made a voluntary donation to the environmental organization.

C2 The committee members are all voluntary and unpaid.

Examples of voluntary in a Sentence

formal Participation in the study is completely voluntary and will not affect your grade.

informal You don't have to come to the party if you don't want to, it's totally voluntary.

slang Joining the club is totally voluntary, no pressure.

figurative Her decision to help out was voluntary, like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy room.

Grammatical Forms of voluntary

past tense

volunteered

plural

voluntaries

comparative

more voluntary

superlative

most voluntary

present tense

volunteers

future tense

will volunteer

perfect tense

have volunteered

continuous tense

is volunteering

singular

voluntary

positive degree

voluntary

infinitive

to volunteer

gerund

volunteering

participle

volunteered

Origin and Evolution of voluntary

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'voluntary' originated from the Latin word 'voluntarius', which is derived from 'voluntas' meaning 'will' or 'wish'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something done by one's own free will, the word 'voluntary' has evolved to encompass actions or choices made without coercion or obligation.