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Volunteer

Vah-luh-NTIHR

/ˌvɑːlʌˈntɪr/

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Syllable breakdown

volunteer

Dictionary meaning

Without payment.

Examples

  • I volunteered the information.
  • I volunteered to drive our guests home.

Synonyms: gratis

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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