volunteer

/ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/noun
Elementary
1

One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their 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), as opposed to a conscript.

3

A voluntary member of the organized militia of a country, as distinguished from a regular or member of the standing army.

4

A person who acts out of their own will without a legal obligation, such as a donor.

5

A plant that grows spontaneously, without being cultivated on purpose; see volunteer plant in Wikipedia.

6

A native or resident of the American state of Tennessee.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing