willingly-returned
|wil-ling-ly-re-turned|
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/ˈwɪlɪŋli rɪˈtɜrnd/
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/ˈwɪlɪŋli rɪˈtɜːnd/
voluntary return
Etymology
The term 'willingly-returned' is a compound word formed from 'willingly' and 'returned'. 'Willingly' originates from Old English 'willunga', meaning 'of one's own free will', and 'returned' comes from Old French 'retourner', meaning 'to turn back'.
'Willingly' evolved from Old English 'willunga', while 'returned' evolved from Old French 'retourner'. The combination of these words into 'willingly-returned' is a modern English construct.
The meaning has remained consistent, indicating a voluntary return.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes someone or something that has returned voluntarily or with a sense of willingness.
The willingly-returned soldier was greeted with cheers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 02:02