Voluntarily
Voluntarily adverb - Of one's own free will.
Willing and voluntarily are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willing" instead an adjective "Voluntarily".
Willing
Willing adjective - Having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action).
Voluntarily and willing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Voluntarily" instead an adjective "Willing".
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Both words in one sentence
- But the Andersons were willing to accept that the consequences were devastating, and went along with it when Chris voluntarily got help.
Source: Literature / Fiery Secrets -
The fact that Dina is willing to "love" whichever man kills the other causes Ryan to realize that she doesn't genuinely love either man (or she would have been cheering only for the one she loved), so he voluntarily gives up the struggle and convinces Brad to do the same, and Dina is killed instead.
Source: Film / Saw 3D -
Gao's runners voluntarily blind themselves, thinking it will free them from worldly distractions and are willing to blow themselves up on her command.
Source: Series / Daredevil
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