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PRONUNCIATION OF VOLUNTARIES

voluntaries  [ˈvɒləntərɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VOLUNTARIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Voluntaries is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VOLUNTARIES


conservatories
kənˈsɜːvətərɪz
flatteries
ˈflætərɪz
interrogatories
ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətərɪz
lavatories
ˈlævətərɪz
masteries
ˈmɑːstərɪz
mesenteries
ˈmesəntərɪz
monasteries
ˈmɒnəstərɪz
mysteries
ˈmɪstərɪz
oratories
ˈɒrətərɪz
Potteries
ˈpɒtərɪz
reformatories
rɪˈfɔːmətərɪz
refractories
rɪˈfræktərɪz
rotaries
ˈrəʊtərɪz
signatories
ˈsɪɡnətərɪz
supplementaries
ˌsʌplɪˈmentərɪz
territories
ˈterətərɪz
tributaries
ˈtrɪbjʊtərɪz
upholsteries
ʌpˈhəʊlstərɪz
victories
ˈvɪktərɪz
votaries
ˈvəʊtərɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VOLUNTARIES

volumometer
voluntarily
voluntariness
voluntarism
voluntarist
voluntaristic
voluntary
voluntary agency
Voluntary Aid Detachment
voluntary arrangement
voluntary body
voluntary euthanasia
voluntary helper
voluntary liquidation
voluntary manslaughter
voluntary organization
voluntary redundancy
voluntary retailer
voluntary school
voluntary sector

WORDS THAT END LIKE VOLUNTARIES

accessories
anniversaries
beneficiaries
binaries
boundaries
canaries
commentaries
diaries
dictionaries
documentaries
itineraries
libraries
mercenaries
missionaries
obituaries
ovaries
salaries
secretaries
subsidiaries
summaries
varies

Synonyms and antonyms of voluntaries in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «voluntaries» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VOLUNTARIES

Find out the translation of voluntaries to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of voluntaries from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «voluntaries» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

独奏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

voluntarios
570 millions of speakers

English

voluntaries
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

voluntaries
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

voluntaries
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

добровольности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

voluntários
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

voluntaries
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bénévoles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sukarela
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freiwilligen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

voluntaries
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

voluntaries
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sukarela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự nguyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

voluntaries
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वैच्छिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gönüllüler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

volontari
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wolontariusze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

добровільності
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

voluntari
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

voluntaries
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrywilligers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

och frivillig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

voluntaries
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of voluntaries

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARIES»

The term «voluntaries» is normally little used and occupies the 121.776 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «voluntaries» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «voluntaries» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about voluntaries

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VOLUNTARIES»

Discover the use of voluntaries in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to voluntaries and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Voluntaries: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
2
Poems: A Book of Verses; London Voluntaries
William Ernest Henley (1849-1903) was an English poet, critic and editor. Arguably his best-remembered work is the poem "Invictus," written in 1875.
William Ernest Henley, 2010
3
Short Voluntaries for the Organ -
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
John Hiles, 2008
4
Ten voluntaries, op. 146
These voluntaries are typical of Hook's light and cheerful classical style, and are both enjoyable and approachable.
Mr. Hook (James), James Hook, David Patrick, 1997
5
The Maid of Nuremberg and Other Voluntaries
Edwin Paxton Hood. I do not print this volume from the feeling that there is anything in it really deserving the name of poetry. It is one of the thousands of such volumes, produced, perhaps, to please a small circle of affectionate friends, and ...
Edwin Paxton Hood, 1878
6
Anthems and Voluntaries: For the Church Choir
@L0'7J' sPREPACEb» 4% WO general classes of music are called for in the service of public worship, viz.: congregational music and choir music; our aim has been, in the present work, to meet an urgent demand for the latter. While the ...
‎1881
7
Voluntaries for an East London Hospital
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Austin Dobson, Andrew Lang, W. E. Henley, 2009
8
The Musical Standard: A Newspaper for Musicians, ...
voluntaries, Andante Grazioso in G (Orgam'rtr' Quarterly journal), Allegro Assai ( Org. Book) ; Tunes, " Misericordia," “ Paradise." Brighton (5!. lllory'x).—Org., W. Roe. Morn. : voluntaries, Andante in F, Allegro pomposo in G. Even.: voluntaries ...
‎1879
9
Musical Standard
Voluntaries, Andante in F, Allegro pomposo in G. Even. : Voluntaries, Andante Grazioso in G (from Organists Quarterly Journal) ; Postlude in D. Bristol (All Saints', Clifton).— Org., Cedric Bucknall, Mus. B. Morn. : Communion Service ( Smart), in ...
‎1879
10
Organ Voluntaries
A volume of very useful and beautiful church pieces has been assembled here by famed Mormon Tabernacle organist, Alexander Schreiner.
Alfred Publishing Staff, Alfred Publishing, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VOLUNTARIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term voluntaries is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A Conversation with Composer Grant Colburn
For example, the collection of music I am currently trying to finish is a book of Six Voluntaries for the Organ or Harpsichord, and there are two things that make it a ... «Stay Thirsty Media, Jul 15»
2
ABT's Simon Wexler Set for Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer …
Mr. Wexler has also distinguished himself in contemporary ballets including roles in Jiri Kylian's Petite Mort, Glen Tetley's Voluntaries, Kenneth MacMillan's ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
3
Will Steelers Brown End Up On Wrong Side Of History?
To not show up for voluntaries and then potentially holdout for longer in the spring and summer months? Absurd and rather foolish if you ask me. I fully believe ... «Still Curtain, Apr 15»
4
River ambulances to be put up during 'Godavari Pushkaram'
The collector said a 15,000 strong police force and 10,000 voluntaries will be deployed during the pushkarams and bandobast will be set up at all 13 ghats in ... «Business Standard, Apr 15»
5
Sports Brief: Jessica Parratto wins another national title
They opened the finals by scoring more than 100 points on their two voluntaries and closed out their list with 74.88 points on their back two-and-a-half with ... «Foster's Daily Democrat, Dec 14»
6
Greetings, Friends!
Voluntaries on the organ Send “Get well”s to Tracy Morgan; Southern rockers J J Muggler Aided by a mime and juggler Make it new for April Bernard, Norway's ... «The New Yorker, Dec 14»
7
An Abolitionist's Work, in Present Tense
... Labor,” “Irregularities,” “Crimes,” “Voluntaries,” and “Oath.” The performer Cassie Mey greeted onlookers with a quiet, deliberate focus as the audience entered ... «Hyperallergic, Oct 14»
8
Jermaine Gresham dealing with Injury; Bengals could re-sign Alex …
Indications are it could impact his participation in the voluntaries but there doesn't seem to be a concern he'd miss a big chunk of training camp… With only ... «Cincy Jungle, May 14»
9
Underworld Notes, in the Homeric Sense
This score also accompanies Glen Tetley's ballet “Voluntaries” (1973), made for the Stuttgart Ballet in memory of the choreographer John Cranko. “Voluntaries” ... «New York Times, Feb 14»
10
Local Musicians to perform at Morrilton First United Methodist Church
Opening voluntaries will be a vocal solo of “Ava Maria” by Holly Ruth Gale of Arkansas Tech University and a harp solo by Alisa Coffey, principal harpist of ... «Log Cabin Democrat, Dec 13»

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