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Definition volunteer in American English

volunteer verb

verb
/ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
1

to offer or choose to do something without being forced

Example

Thirty-two patients volunteered for the research study.

Example

I volunteered my services as a cook.

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2

to do some work without getting paid

Example

Claire volunteers at the homeless shelter once a week.

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3

to say something, or to give information without being asked

Example

Martha volunteered that they planned to adopt a child.

Example

He didn't ask me, and I didn't volunteer any information.

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4

to agree to join the military without being forced

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5

to say that someone else will do something before asking them if they are willing to do it

Example

My mother has volunteered me to help with the school play.

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Definition volunteer in American English