English Explanatory Dictionary

voluntell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell or force (someone) to "volunteer" to do something.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-voluntell.wav /ˌvɑlənˈtɛl/

Word forms

voluntell voluntells voluntelling voluntold

Etymology

Blend of volunteer + tell, in the sense of "to order (someone to do something)."

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