voluntarily-given
|vol-un-tar-i-ly-giv-en|
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/ˈvɑːlənˌtɛrəli ˈɡɪvən/
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/ˈvɒlənˌtɛrəli ˈɡɪvən/
freely given
Etymology
'voluntarily-given' originates from the Latin word 'voluntarius,' meaning 'willing' and the Old English word 'giefan,' meaning 'to give.'
'voluntarius' transformed into the Old French word 'voluntaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'voluntary.' 'Giefan' evolved into the modern English word 'give.'
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
