volunteer
B1Frequent NGSL-2UK /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/US /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
Meaning
noun
a person who does a job without being paid for it
“Schools need volunteers to help children to read.”
verb
to offer to do something without being forced to do it or without getting paid for it
“He has been volunteering for 11 years now.”
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“best to earn it before I begin I want to recognize everyone whose hard work made this celebration possible including the groundskeepers assured volunteers and crew thank you I am deeply honored”
📺 2019 Stanford Commencement address by Tim CookLearn this word in the video →
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