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volunteers

VERB

offer to do something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come forward enlist sign up step forward suggest

STRONG

advance present proffer propose tender

WEAK

bring forward chip in do on one's own volition go in let oneself in for offer services put at one's disposal put forward speak up stand up submit oneself take bull by the horns take initiative take the plunge take upon oneself

Antonyms

STRONG

take back

WEAK

compel force obligate

Example Sentences

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"And it's something that our volunteers are finding in their droves at the minute, across every single community in Wales," he added.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"Our role is to quietly provide governance and operational support so that the incredible volunteers can continue to do what they do best and run the food share," said Kirsty Price, the cathedral's commercial manager.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"It has been a terrible night for Marine Rescue NSW and our focus right now is supporting the families of those affected and our volunteers," a spokesperson for the volunteer organisation said on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

By now it has linked more than 260 inmates from the U.S. and Canada with 500 volunteers from everywhere around the world.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

They asked for volunteers to learn to be aeroplane mechanics, and you can bet I stepped right up.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson