Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would rather go to the movies than stay at home
Voluntarily and rather are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Voluntarily" instead an adverb "Rather".
Voluntarily
Voluntarily adverb - Of one's own free will.
Rather and voluntarily are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Voluntarily".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Also, being locked in a magical item (whether voluntarily or as a Fate Worse Than Death), while exotic, is a rather well-known possibility.
Source: Tabletop Game / Forgotten Realms - It would probably be bad for Federation morale and internal stability if it came out that the Vell-os actually still are enslaved rather than voluntarily serving the Federation, though.
Source: Empire with a Dark Secret -
Per her own dialogue, she's voluntarily demoted herself to pacifism, and would rather look after the civilians than kick ass.
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