volunteer
Translation
volunteer
Examples
She works as a volunteer at the hospital.
She works as a volunteer at the hospital.
We need more volunteers for the event.
We need more volunteers for the event.
Grammar Patterns
((as a volunteer)) as a person who works without pay She works as a volunteer at the hospital.
((a volunteer for sth.)) a person who volunteers for (sth.) We need volunteers for the cleanup day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: helper, participant; Antonyms: conscript, draftee
Etymology
From Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'willing, of one's free will', from 'voluntas' (will).
Memory Tips
A volunteer is someone who willingly offers their time. Think 'voluntary'.