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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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

Americans take for granted that the volunteer force will keep them safe, and the military’s performance can create a sense of complacency about the world’s threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

As I searched for a place to sit, I spotted another volunteer at the chevra kadisha.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

volunteer

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