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What are words with the root volere in it?

The root "volere" is Latin for "to want" or "to wish." It's found in many English words, often with slight variations in spelling:

Direct Derivatives:

* Volition: The act of making a conscious choice or decision.

* Volunteer: Someone who freely offers to do something without being paid.

* Benevolent: Kind and generous; well-meaning.

* Malevolent: Wishing harm to others; evil.

* Involuntary: Done without conscious control; happening automatically.

Words with Variations:

* Voluptuous: Giving pleasure to the senses, especially through luxury.

* Voluminous: Occupying or containing a great volume; large.

* Revolution: A sudden, radical change, often violent, in government or society.

* Evolution: The gradual development of something, often over a long period.

* Solve: To find an answer to a problem.

* Resolve: To make a firm decision or commitment.

Note: "Volere" can also be found in compound words like "automobile" and "revolutionize," but the root's meaning isn't as direct in those cases.

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