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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Dr. Olena Matiushyn also stands out, as does her husband, Ihor, a former Soviet military officer turned teacher turned smuggler turned playwright turned volunteer policeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Julian suggested to another volunteer about selling items outside.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

There was the cheerful Georgian volunteer who has been fighting the Russians on and off since he ran away from home to join his father in combat at age 14.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

To keep this element alive, Stier introduced a volunteer audience member who could sign up ahead of time to get roasted on stage alongside the professional comedians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Esperanza tried to protest, but Martin leapt up to volunteer.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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