Volunteer Definition & Meaning

volunteer
adjective
  1. without payment; "the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers"; "a volunteer fire department"
noun
  1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service
  2. a person who performs voluntary work
  3. a native or resident of Tennessee
verb
  1. tell voluntarily; "He volunteered the information"
  2. agree freely; "She volunteered to drive the old lady home"; "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it"
  3. do volunteer work

Synonyms for volunteer

offer noun

the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance" something offered (as a proposal or bid)

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unpaid adj

not paid; "unpaid wages"; "an unpaid bill" without payment; "the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers

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voluntary adj

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent

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"Volunteer" in song lyrics

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  • "Hoes stop to stare, they volunteer"
    All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix)
  • "Let's meet today's volunteer"
    Insane Clown Posse — Amazing Maze
  • "You're the beast you never knew, so be the next to volunteer"
    Insane Clown Posse f/ Esham — House Of Mirrors

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Frequently asked questions

What does volunteer mean?
without payment; "the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers"; "a volunteer fire department" (military) a person who freely enlists for service a person who performs voluntary work a native or resident of Tennessee tell voluntarily; "He volunteered the information" agree freely; "She volunteered to drive the old lady home"; "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it" do volunteer work
What part of speech is volunteer?
Volunteer is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does volunteer have?
Volunteer has 7 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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