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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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As Cassidy discovers, both unpaid carers and volunteers prop up social care.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

With U.S. bombing paused, Iran has reopened its airspace and resumed flights, allowing some pilgrims to fly directly to Medina, where they were welcomed by Saudi volunteers with flowers and chocolates, Saudi television showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He offered training for volunteers at other nearby mosques that might not have the funds to hire guards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Enthusiastic volunteers, they had left their lecture halls and school benches to fight on the Western Front, inspired by surging feelings of patriotism and a longing for military glory.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman