freely

freely
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Without physical restriction]
Syn. loosely, easily, smoothly, without encumbrance, unobstructedly, without restraint, as one pleases, without let or hindrance.
Ant. with difficulty, under obstacles, under restraint.
2. [Without mental restriction]
Syn. voluntarily, willingly, of one's own accord, at will, at pleasure, at discretion, of one's own free will, of one's own volition, purposely, deliberately, intentionally, advisedly, designedly, without urging, generously, liberally, without stint, with abandon, spontaneously, frankly, openly, unreservedly, candidly, without constraint.
Ant. unwillingly*, under compulsion, hesitantly.
II
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adverb Of one's own free will: spontaneously, voluntarily, willfully, willingly. Idioms: of one's own accord, on one's own volition. See WILLING.

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