volunteers

The word “volunteers” has 3 syllables: vol-un-teers

It's pronounced as /ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪrz/


What is synonym and antonym for volunteers?

In the thesaurus, “volunteers” has 42 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for volunteers along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for volunteers

Antonyms for volunteers

  • advances
  • conscripts
  • draftees
  • holds
  • inductees
  • keeps
  • lends
  • levies
  • loans
  • pockets
  • preserves
  • recruits
  • retains
  • rookies
  • saves
  • selectees
  • sells
  • withholds

Meanings of volunteers

  • noun
    1. One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.
    2. 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. A person who acts out of his own will without a legal obligation, such as a donor.
    4. A plant that grows spontaneously, without being cultivated on purpose; see volunteer plant in Wikipedia.
    5. A native or resident of the American state of Tennessee.

Example Sentences

  • The organization relies on volunteers to run its daily programs.
  • Many volunteers helped distribute food to families in need.
  • The hospital welcomed new volunteers to assist patients.
  • Volunteers are needed for the upcoming community cleanup.
  • The charity thanked all the volunteers for their dedication.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to volunteers, such as: administers, advances, affords, aids, assists, awards, benefits.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • accord
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  • dedicates
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  • volunteer
  • volunteers
  • votes
  • whacks
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