English Synonym Finder

voluntary

Definitions

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.

Working or done without payment; volunteer-based.

Controlled by the will rather than by reflex.

Examples

The organization relies heavily on voluntary contributions from the local community.

Participation in the after-school program is entirely voluntary for all students.

She decided to take a voluntary pay cut to help the company through its financial difficulties.

Synonyms

intentional optional discretionary spontaneous unforced willing freewill

Antonyms

compulsory mandatory obligatory forced involuntary required compelled