volunteer

B2
Pronunciation
/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/
/vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

2 Definition

One who enters into military service voluntarily, but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers; -- opposed to conscript; specifically, a voluntary member of the organized militia of a country as distinguished from the standing army.

3 Definition

A person who acts out of his own will without a legal obligation, such as a donor.

4 Definition

A plant that grows spontaneously, without being cultivated on purpose; see volunteer plant in Wikipedia.

5 Definition

A native or resident of the American state of Tennessee.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

2 Definition

To do or offer to do something voluntarily.

Example Sentences
  • to volunteer for doing the dishes
3 Definition

To offer, usually unprompted.

Example Sentences
  • to volunteer an explanation
4 Definition

To grow without human sowing or intentional cultivation.

5 Definition

To offer the services of (someone else) to do something.

Example Sentences
  • My sister volunteered me to do the dishes.