Vocabulary
Willingly
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
readily; of one’s own free will.
Urdu meaning
خواہاں، شوق سے ، مرضی سے، چاہنے والا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It is noteworthy that the Quran has used this particular term, which signifies the mind rather than the anatomical brain.Humans reach this state of spiritual blindness as a result of the choices they willingly make in their life.
Dawn Editorials —
Matters of the heart
— 2026-03-27
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For decades we have willingly sacrificed our best and brightest in the hope of a `better life` economically, socially, politically -or saved them, depending on how you perceive life in Pakistan.
Dawn Editorials —
When the Western dream is over
— 2026-03-04
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Some came willingly, after cutting deals.
Dawn Editorials —
Another amendment?
— 2025-08-12
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It is based on consent, willingly given, as well as trust, not coercion.
Dawn Editorials —
Hard or competent state?
— 2025-04-07
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Millions of Pakistani women willingly do the extra work and bear their extra responsibilities with grace and there should be recognition of this fact.
Dawn Editorials —
A different reality
— 2025-03-22
Synonyms
voluntarily, of one’s own free will, of one’s own accord, of one’s own volition, by choice
Antonyms
reluctantly, unwillingly
Curator example
“she went willingly”
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