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voluntarily-given

|vol-un-tar-i-ly-giv-en|

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/ˈvɑːlənˌtɛrəli ˈɡɪvən/

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/ˈvɒlənˌtɛrəli ˈɡɪvən/

freely given

Etymology
Etymology Information

'voluntarily-given' originates from the Latin word 'voluntarius,' meaning 'willing' and the Old English word 'giefan,' meaning 'to give.'

Historical Evolution

'voluntarius' transformed into the Old French word 'voluntaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'voluntary.' 'Giefan' evolved into the modern English word 'give.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'voluntarius' meant 'willing,' and 'giefan' meant 'to give.' Over time, these meanings combined to form the modern concept of 'voluntarily-given,' meaning 'given freely without coercion.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

given freely without coercion or obligation.

The donation was voluntarily-given by the community members.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 03:57