volunteers

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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"You learn loads and there's so many volunteers here that are so experienced."

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

“It’s important to get out of the way of the business. Stop being the owner. Get out of their hair and find something else to do,” said Ransom, who volunteers with the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

The researchers tested the design by imaging the eye and orbit in volunteers using a 7.0 Tesla MRI scanner.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

Coaches filled with volunteers and the Chinese People's Militia -- a reserve army force of civilians -- were travelling towards the village.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

“Take the Shady Glen van. We could get more volunteers, and each one could accompany one of the residents. I bet they’d love it.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman