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volunteer

|vol/un/teer|

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🇺🇸

/ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/

🇬🇧

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə/

offering help freely

Etymology
Etymology Information

'volunteer' originates from the French word 'volontaire', which meant 'willing'.

Historical Evolution

'volontaire' transformed into the English word 'volunteer' in the 16th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'willing person', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who offers to undertake a task'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

She became a volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Synonyms

helpercontributor

Antonyms

paid worker

Verb 1

to freely offer to do something.

He volunteered to help with the project.

Synonyms

offerpropose

Antonyms

refuse

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Idioms

volunteer one's services

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41