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to volunteer
01
to offer to do something without being forced or without payment
Intransitive
Examples
She decided to volunteer at the animal shelter to contribute to animal welfare.
02
to state or suggest something without being asked or told
Transitive: to volunteer an opinion or suggestion
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
volunteer
3rd person singular
volunteers
Present participle
volunteering
Past simple
volunteered
Past participle
volunteered
Examples
She decided to volunteer her opinion on the project, even though no one had asked for input.
03
to willingly provide help or support without being asked or paid
Transitive: to volunteer one's help or resources
Examples
She volunteered her time to tutor struggling students.
Volunteer
01
someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
volunteers
Examples
Volunteers can play crucial roles in various military operations and support efforts.
02
a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment
Examples
She became a volunteer at the animal shelter, dedicating her weekends to caring for the animals.
03
a native or resident of Tennessee
Examples
As a proud Volunteer, she always celebrated Tennessee's rich history and culture.
volunteer
01
describing a service or activity performed willingly without receiving payment
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
She participated in a volunteer cleanup event at the park.
Lexical Tree
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