willingly
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.
Origin of willingly
1Other words from willingly
- o·ver·wil·ling·ly, adverb
- pre·wil·ling·ly, adverb
- qua·si-wil·ling·ly, adverb
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How to use willingly in a sentence
This means that to receive assistance, countries must have governments able and willing to meet criteria set by donors, such as putting forth funding proposals and showing financial capability.
Natural disasters are increasing. The world’s poorest are left to fend for themselves. | Jariel Arvin | November 20, 2020 | VoxIf she were willing to take questions, perhaps she might have some insight about the unsolved 1990 Gardner Museum robbery, which has much in common with her Beit collection heist.
‘The Woman Who Stole Vermeer’ revisits the strange tale of a British heiress who became a notorious art thief | Katharine Weber | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostThey see the essential need for in-person schooling and have been willing to invest the resources necessary to make sure this continues safely.
Schools are not spreading covid-19. This new data explains why. | Emily Oster | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostThe Wizards believe the Israeli teen has a high ceiling and are willing to be patient with his development.
How did Deni Avdija catch the eye of Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard? It started with his name. | Ava Wallace | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostEven highly motivated sellers can’t make a trade if there aren’t buyers willing to include worthwhile pieces to move up the board.
NBA draft winners and losers: A win for LaMelo Ball, woe for the Warriors | Ben Golliver | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post
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.
The Sexual Assault Case That Haunts Claire McCaskill | Olivia Nuzzi | May 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI'd sacrifice myself willingly, if that would put things straight.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodI would certainly; and as I am much interested in the subject, I will willingly give you five dollars for your rule.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousTom willingly let the subject drop; his own desire was to appear natural, to protect her, to save her pain.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodBeing weak from the effects of her fall, Susy accepted the offer willingly, and was supported on the other side by a policeman.
The Garret and the Garden | R.M. BallantyneThe poor devil willingly undertook to deliver it, and the marshal, as directed, caused the bearer to receive a hearty flogging.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various
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