English

volunteer

ˌvɑlənˈtɪr, vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ, vɒl.ənˈtɪə, ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr
Meaning: a person who does work without being paid; someone who offers to do something willingly
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ, vɒl.ənˈtɪə, ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr

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Example sentences

She has been a dedicated volunteer at the local animal shelter for years.
She has been a dedicated volunteer at the local animal shelter for years.
The volunteers will distribute food to the flood victims.
The volunteers will distribute food to the flood victims.
A strong brotherhood grew among the volunteers during the rescue.
A strong brotherhood grew among the volunteers during the rescue.
The magician tried to hypnotize the volunteer on stage.
The magician tried to hypnotize the volunteer on stage.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for charitable work or when someone steps forward to help in an emergency.

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