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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Volunteer responsibilities range from welcoming and guiding spectators and athletes, to specialized roles, including medical care and language translation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Volunteer and Farnham resident Libby Ralph remembers seeing water voles in the 1980s.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Volunteer Kali Rodriguez, right, helps Ashley Luna, 18, from Fairfax High School, to find the perfect prom dress for her at the Positive Results Center 10th annual Prom Dress & Tux Gift-Away and Resource Fair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Volunteer firefighters like Maitree Nuanja do their best to bolster limited local capacity, relying heavily on donations such as drinking water and face masks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A young girl was crowned Strawberry Princess; the hakujin put on a salmon bake; the Volunteer Fire Department played a softball game against the Japanese Community Center team.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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