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willingly
[ wil-ing-lee ]
adverb
- in a consenting and often cheerful way:
They volunteer for duty on faraway battlefields, willingly putting their lives on the line to fight and possibly die for their country.
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Other Words From
- o·ver·wil·ling·ly adverb
- pre·wil·ling·ly adverb
- qua·si-wil·ling·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of willingly1
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Example Sentences
The letter attacks Braley for having “willingly voted for extreme measures that threaten the lives of unborn children.”
Of course, this was greeted with a round of applause and whoops from her room of willingly incarcerated followers.
We willingly give our health care providers a wealth of data about ourselves.
Duke was so easily flattered that he would willingly open up about his plans around the country.
McCaskill told me the victim had willingly gone home from a bar with the defendant—but then things took a dark turn.
I'd sacrifice myself willingly, if that would put things straight.
I would certainly; and as I am much interested in the subject, I will willingly give you five dollars for your rule.
Tom willingly let the subject drop; his own desire was to appear natural, to protect her, to save her pain.
Being weak from the effects of her fall, Susy accepted the offer willingly, and was supported on the other side by a policeman.
The poor devil willingly undertook to deliver it, and the marshal, as directed, caused the bearer to receive a hearty flogging.
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