Volunteer Definition

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

"Volunteer" in song lyrics

See how volunteer is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "volunteer"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "volunteer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for volunteer to find words that pair well.

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