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volunteers

/vɒlənˈtɪəz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of people who voluntarily offer their services, time, or labor for a social, political, or humanitarian cause.

    - "The volunteers at the food bank serve meals to those in need."
    - "The volunteers at the charity organization raised funds for disaster relief."
Pronunciation
  1. /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/



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Rhymes
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colonels , molehills , bottles , rattles
Homonyms
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  1. volunteer () : Someone who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

  2. volunteer (Spanish) : To offer oneself as a candidate for an office or position.

Homophones
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  1. volunteer () : Someone who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

  2. volunteers () : A group of such people.

  3. volleyball () : A team sport in which two teams of six players each try to send a ball over a high net by hitting it with their hands or arms.

Variants
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volunteer , volunteered , volunteering , volunteers
Forms
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volunteered (past tense and past participle of volunteer), volunteering (present participle)

Etymology
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From Middle English voluntes, from Old French volunter, from volonté, will, desire.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'volunteer' was in 1536, when the Swiss mercenaries fighting for the French king Henry II were called 'volontaires' in French.

  2. Volunteering is linked to better physical and mental health, improved social connections, and increased happiness.

  3. The largest volunteer event in the world is the United Nations Volunteers program, with over 16,000 volunteers serving in more than 130 countries.

Related Concepts
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  1. charity: An organization or effort that aims to provide help and assistance, usually through raising and redistributing money, goods, or services.

  2. community service: An activity where individuals contribute their time and energy towards improving the well-being of their community.

Culture
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Volunteers have played significant roles in various aspects of human history, from religious and charitable organizations to political movements and community development projects. They have been celebrated in literature, art, and music for their selflessness, dedication, and positive impact on society.

How to Memorize "volunteers"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people wearing t-shirts with the logo of a charity organization, working together to complete a project.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'volunteers' with the concept of selflessness and helping others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Volunteers Openly Lend A Hand' to remember the meaning of the word.

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