volunteering

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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volunteering

Nabiha, a UC Davis graduate, started the group after volunteering on Bass’ 2022 mayoral campaign.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

To all the moms and dads volunteering, you’re the unsung heroes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Gate agents now start making announcements earlier when a flight is oversold, including explaining why and mentioning compensation options right away for volunteering to take a later flight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

She took some classes, traveled with friends and eventually began volunteering.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Mr. Zimmerman—a man I’d known since I was five and who knew me from my volunteering at the adoption center for three summers—was a complete sweetheart and winked at me on the way out.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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