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Princeton's WordNet

  1. willingly, volitionallyadverb

    in a willing manner

    "I willingly accept"

Wiktionary

  1. willinglyadverb

    Of one's own free will; freely and spontaneously.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Willinglyadverb

    Etymology: from will.

    That preservation of peace and unity amongst Christian churches should be by all good means procured, we join most willingly and gladly with them. Richard Hooker.

    I dare not make myself so guilty,
    To give up willingly that noble title
    Your master wed me to. William Shakespeare.

    This ransom, if my whole inheritance
    May compass, it shall willingly be paid. John Milton.

    The condition of that people is not so much to be envied as some would willingly represent it. Addison.

Wikipedia

  1. Willingly

    "Willingly" is a duet by American country music singer Willie Nelson and Shirley Collie, produced by Joe Allison during Nelson's third session for Liberty Records. Released in March 1962, the album reached number ten on Billboard's Hot Country Singles.

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  1. willingly

    Willingly refers to the act of doing something voluntarily or without any reluctance, showcasing readiness or eagerness. It implies that the person is choosing to do it out of their own free will or consent, and not being obligated or forced to do so.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Willinglyadverb

    in a willing manner; with free will; without reluctance; cheerfully

Wikidata

  1. Willingly

    Willingly is a 2008 film written and directed by Pazit Lichtman.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of willingly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of willingly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of willingly in a Sentence

  1. Erik Pevernagie:

    Sometimes, we have to find out : do we engage ourselves or are we embarked upon. Do we act willingly or are we naively manipulated. If it is our free choice, anyhow, we have to put “skin in the game.” ( “A glimpse of the future" )

  2. Sheriff Chad Chronister:

    This is a prime example of the dangerous environment deputies willingly go into every day in order to keep violent people like Michler Gabriel off of our streets, i will not tolerate anyone who would have such a lack of respect for another human being, especially for someone who selflessly serves the citizens of Hillsborough County, Chronister continued. While I am thankful that the deputy involved was not seriously hurt, we will make sure that Gabriel is prosecuted to the fullest extent for his actions.

  3. Lyda Krewson:

    They're wonderful people and immensely proud of the way he selflessly served and protected our community with distinction and honor for more than three years, this is a horrific reminder of the dangers our brave men and women willingly face everyday to keep us safe.

  4. Susan Coppedge:

    If you're going to an Asian massage parlor, there's a chance that someone is not there willingly, most people don't need a massage at 4 a.m. ... It's not rocket science when it comes to the massage parlors.

  5. Travis Tolliver:

    You know, I wasn't given up willingly like I thought for all these years, so that makes my heart feel wonderful; but it's just coming to terms with that. This whole thing still seems unreal to me.

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