Lingo

Adverbs of Intention and Resolution

25 Words

13m

voluntarily
1.
vo
lun
ta
ri
ly
Adverb

willingly and by one's own choice, without being compelled or forced

He voluntarily offered to help with the cleanup.

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willfully
2.
will
fu
lly
Adverb

in a deliberate way, intending to cause harm or break rules

She willfully damaged the property despite knowing the consequences.

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willingly
3.
wi
lling
ly
Adverb

in a manner that shows one is inclined or happy to do something

She willingly agreed to help her friend move into the new apartment.

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intentionally
4.
in
ten
tio
na
lly
Adverb

in a way that is done on purpose

She intentionally left the door unlocked to let the cat out.

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deliberately
5.
de
li
be
rate
ly
Adverb

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

He deliberately ignored the warning signs.

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6.
want
on
ly
Adverb

in a way that is done deliberately without cause, often causing harm or damage

Vandals wantonly smashed the windows of the abandoned building.

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at will
7.
at will
Adverb

in a manner that is entirely at one's discretion or by one's own choice, without limitation or restraint

In this video game, you can change characters at will.

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by design
8.
by design
Adverb

on purpose rather than by accident

The layout of the garden is asymmetrical by design to create a natural look.

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wholeheartedly
9.
whole
hear
ted
ly
Adverb

in a way that shows complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment

She wholeheartedly agreed with the decision to expand the program.

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10.
pur
pose
fu
lly
Adverb

in a manner that serves a specific aim or useful function

The new policy was drafted purposefully to address long-standing inequalities.

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purposely
11.
pur
pose
ly
Adverb

in a deliberate or intentional way

She purposely left the door unlocked to let the cat in.

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on purpose
12.
on purpose
Adverb

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

She spilled the ink on the paper on purpose to create an artistic effect.

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knowingly
13.
knowi
ngly
Adverb

with full awareness and intention

The driver knowingly broke the speed limit despite the warning signs.

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actively
14.
ac
tive
ly
Adverb

in a way that involves effort and participation rather than being passive

The company is actively hiring new staff in all departments.

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consciously
15.
cons
cious
ly
Adverb

in a manner that someone is mentally aware of and able to regulate

She was not consciously aware of how tightly she was gripping the steering wheel.

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by choice
16.
by choice
Adverb

deliberately or willingly, as a result of one's own decision

She lives in the countryside by choice, enjoying the peace and quiet.

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readily
17.
rea
di
ly
Adverb

in a willing and unhesitant manner

She readily accepted the invitation to speak at the conference.

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18.
a
da
mant
ly
Adverb

with strong determination or insistence

She adamantly defended her viewpoint despite disagreement.

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doggedly
19.
do
gged
ly
Adverb

in a steady and determined manner

The detective doggedly pursued the leads to solve the complex case.

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stubbornly
20.
stu
bborn
ly
Adverb

In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision

He stubbornly insisted that he was right, even after seeing the evidence.

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resolutely
21.
re
so
lute
ly
Adverb

in a firm and determined manner

Faced with adversity, she resolutely pursued her goals without wavering.

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22.
con
sen
sua
lly
Adverb

in a manner that something is done with the mutual agreement of all parties involved

The contract was consensually signed by both parties.

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23.
sub
jec
tive
ly
Adverb

in a way that reflects a person's personal opinions, feelings, or experiences

People tend to judge art subjectively, influenced by their tastes.

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objectively
24.
ob
jec
tive
ly
Adverb

in a manner based on facts rather than personal feelings, opinions, or biases

The journalist reported objectively, avoiding emotional language.

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25.
stead
fast
ly
Adverb

with strong determination, loyalty, and dedication

Despite the challenges, she steadfastly pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.

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