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Definitions

volunteer

[vol-uhn-teer] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər /
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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Activists like Sharp, who lives in Wilmington in rural Ohio, say that despite their misgivings about the technology, artificial intelligence can speed up their volunteer work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

For Erin, a volunteer with the Miscarriage Association, the move will "give people the validation for their feelings, and time to process the loss together".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

On Wednesday, a volunteer firefighter was found dead from suspected exhaustion linked to heat and underlying health conditions, officials told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I still do taxes this way as a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Oh yes, we built the Hominy Ridge School, a modern weatherboarded structure for her comfort and convenience, all with volunteer labor we gladly give.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck