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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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Some of the enthusiasm for volunteering seems to have spilled over from the political engagement the city saw during Mayor Zohran Mamadani’s mayoral campaign.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

In a suit against her former colleague, Chirayu Rana, Hajdini said his allegations were entirely fabricated, have caused her mental harm and resulted in her losing a volunteering job.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Cheng started volunteering as an interpreter at local cultural institutions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

We can help eligible people maintain their benefits by qualifying for exemptions and ensuring they meet new requirements, perhaps by volunteering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“It’s all good. How long have you been volunteering here?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold