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Volunteered

Verb / ˌvɑ:lʌˈntɪrd / Another word for volunteered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To offer to do something without being forced to; to give one's time or effort for a cause or organization

Synonyms & similar words

offer volunteer offer donate contribute assist help serve support back advocate champion work participate

Synonyms by register

Formal

offered tendered proposed

Informal

stepped up pitched in signed up put your hand up

Literary

offered oneself gave one's service

Antonyms

compelled forced obligated drafted conscripted coerced required

Common collocations

  • volunteered for the job
  • volunteered to help
  • volunteered their time
  • volunteered to participate
  • volunteered to lead
  • volunteered to teach
  • volunteered to serve

Word family

noun volunteer
verb volunteer
adjective voluntary

Usage note

The word 'volunteered' implies an action taken freely and without coercion. It is often used in contexts of community service, work, or participation in events.

Example sentences

  1. I volunteered to help with the school bake sale.
  2. My mom volunteered at the animal shelter.
  3. He volunteered to be the team captain.
  4. She volunteered to read to the elderly at the nursing home.
  5. We volunteered to pick up trash in the park.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. - Pablo Picasso

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