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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Pete Hughes, a volunteer with the SRT joined the recent expedition and said: "It was all very exciting."

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Some Venezuelan volunteer rescue workers said police and military officers tried shaking them down for bribes to pass checkpoints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Andrew Gula, a petition committee member and volunteer who collects signatures at state festivals, said that the public response has been overwhelmingly positive.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

Internships, part-time jobs, research positions, freelance gigs or volunteer work can all demonstrate you have the skills employers are looking for.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

Police officers volunteer to read to students in public schools.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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