responsibly
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Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that demonstrates responsibility; showing good judgment, reliability, and accountability for one's actions or duties.
Usage
The adverb "responsibly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with a sense of duty, careful thought, and consideration for consequences.
Examples
- Citizens should vote responsibly after researching the candidates.
- The company manages its financial resources responsibly.
- She promised to use the authority granted to her responsibly.
- Drinking alcohol responsibly is important for safety.
Advanced Usage
- To act responsibly: To behave in a way that is accountable and trustworthy.
- In a crisis, leaders must act responsibly to ensure public safety.
- To spend/invest responsibly: To use money in a prudent and thoughtful way.
- The charity spends donations responsibly to maximize their impact.
Variants and Related Words
- Responsible (adjective): Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role; being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
- He is a responsible employee.
- Responsibility (noun): The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone; the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
- She takes her responsibilities seriously.
Synonyms
- Accountably
- Dependably
- Reliably
- Prudently
- Judiciously
Antonyms
- Irresponsibly
- Recklessly
- Carelessly
Related Phrases
- Behave responsibly: To conduct oneself in a mature and accountable manner.
- Parents teach their children to behave responsibly.
- Use something responsibly: To utilize a tool, resource, or privilege with care and awareness of potential effects.
- Please use the laboratory equipment responsibly.
Adverb
- in a responsible manner
- we must act responsibly