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- pronunciation:
- va
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who offers to perform work or services without pay.
The teacher needed a volunteer to pass out the papers.She works as a volunteer for the Red Cross.- similar words:
- candy striper, nonprofessional
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| definition 2: |
one who enlists in the armed forces.
When there were not enough volunteers to fight, the government instituted the draft.- synonyms:
- recruit
- similar words:
- enlisted man
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to a volunteer or volunteers.
It's a small town with only volunteer firefighters.The U.S. has a volunteer army.- similar words:
- nonprofessional, voluntary
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
volunteers, volunteering, volunteered |
| definition 1: |
to present oneself for work or service.
I think I'll volunteer at the soup kitchen this year.- synonyms:
- enlist
- similar words:
- sign up
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| definition 2: |
to enlist in the armed forces.
He wasn't drafted; he volunteered.- synonyms:
- enlist
- similar words:
- enroll, join, register, sign up
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| related words: |
submit |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to offer (one's time or labor) freely or for no pay.
He volunteered an hour a week at the nursing home.- similar words:
- give, offer, present
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| definition 2: |
to express or offer without being asked or obligated.
He didn't volunteer any explanation for his behavior.Thank you for volunteering your help.She volunteered to give everyone a ride home.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- extend, offer, tender
- similar words:
- advance, give, present, proffer, submit
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| related words: |
extend, lend, tender, venture |
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