willingly

[US]/ˈ wɪlɪ ŋlɪ/
[UK]/'wɪlɪŋli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. with readiness and enthusiasm; of one's own free will

Example Sentences

Many people willingly converted to Buddhism.

A bellyful of gluttony will never study willingly.

To be woulded by your own understanding of love, and to bleed willingly and joyfull.

To keep his job,he willingly subordinated his own interests to the objectives of the company.

She would willingly forgo a birthday treat if only her warring parents would declare a truce.

She willingly helped her friend move to a new apartment.

He willingly volunteered to lead the team on the project.

They willingly shared their food with the homeless man.

The students willingly participated in the charity event.

He willingly accepted the challenge of climbing the mountain.

They willingly agreed to work overtime to meet the deadline.

She willingly sacrificed her own comfort for the sake of her family.

He willingly listened to his friend's problems and offered support.

The team members willingly collaborated to achieve their common goal.

Real-world Examples

The drunken man went willingly but slowly.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

Having authority means people follow you willingly.

Source: Essential Reading List for Self-Improvement

Rules. And if you don't follow them willingly...

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

I had to go back to the train willingly to save you.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Such concessions may be as far as Apple will go, at least willingly.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But I cannot deny them fresh meat, when it wanders so willingly into our midst.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

I willingly give my life for Arthur's.

Source: The Legend of Merlin

I went willingly to an open reactor.

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

We willingly exchange ourselves for engulfment in otherness.

Source: The school of life

Volunteers are people who work willingly, without being paid.

Source: 6 Minute English

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