Meaning of the word volunteer in English

What does volunteer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

volunteer

US /ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/
UK /ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
Many volunteers helped clean up the park.
She works as a volunteer at the animal shelter.

Verb

1.

freely offer to do something

Example:
I'll volunteer to help with the event.
He volunteered to take the extra shift.
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