volunteers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of volunteersnext
plural of volunteer
as in enlistees

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volunteers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of volunteer
as in donates
to make a present of trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time

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  1. donates
  2. gives
  3. presents
Verb
  • Their family frequently donates to Boston-area charities and to Harvard, where Johnson got an MBA.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Soros, who publicly donates to Democratic candidates and liberal causes, is also the founder and major contributor of the Open Society Foundations, which aims to work for justice, democratic governance and human rights.
    Liam Reilly, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of donates
Verb
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Reducing food waste also presents a significant opportunity for impact.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This season presents some issues, though.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of presents
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