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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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Mine rescue workers and volunteers from across south Wales had rushed to help, digging through the debris.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"These people do a fantastic job, volunteers in the community and putting their life at risk to go and save another vessel that was stricken and in danger."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"It has been a terrible night for Marine Rescue NSW and our focus right now is supporting the families of those affected and our volunteers," a spokesperson for the volunteer organisation said on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

By now it has linked more than 260 inmates from the U.S. and Canada with 500 volunteers from everywhere around the world.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

But this year, the school will be packed with volunteers starting at seven a.m.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman