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You know why they volunteered

🇬🇧 UK //juː nəʊ waɪ ðeɪ ˈvɒlənˌtɪəd// 🇺🇸 US //ju noʊ waɪ ðeɪ ˈvɑlənˌtɪrd//

Meaning of You know why they volunteered

Understanding the reason behind someone's choice to give their time.

In simple words: You understand the reason they chose to help.

You know why they volunteered in a sentence

• You know why they volunteered at the shelter; they truly care about helping the homeless.
• When asked about her friends, she replied, 'You know why they volunteered; they love the environment.'
• I told him, 'You know why they volunteered for this project, right? Their passion drives them.'
• In our discussion about the fundraiser, I said, 'You know why they volunteered; it's for a great cause.'
• They discussed the event, and I reminded them, 'You know why they volunteered to help our group—it's their way of giving back.'

How to use You know why they volunteered

Used in conversation to confirm someone's understanding of a situation. Generally appropriate in informal or neutral settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a friend leaning in and saying, 'You know why they chose to help, right?'

Related words

Collocations with You know why they volunteered

• volunteered for a cause
• volunteered at an event
• volunteered their time

Synonyms for You know why they volunteered

• You understand the reason
• You realize why they helped
• You comprehend their choice

Common mistakes with You know why they volunteered

• Confusing 'volunteered' with 'volunteered for' - not always needed in context.
• Using the phrase in a formal context where simpler language would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about You know why they volunteered

What does You know why they volunteered mean?

You understand the reason they chose to help.

What is the definition of You know why they volunteered?

Understanding the reason behind someone's choice to give their time.

How do you use You know why they volunteered in a sentence?

You know why they volunteered at the shelter; they truly care about helping the homeless.

Can you give another example of You know why they volunteered?

When asked about her friends, she replied, 'You know why they volunteered; they love the environment.'

What are synonyms for You know why they volunteered?

Common alternatives include You understand the reason, You realize why they helped, You comprehend their choice.

What words go with You know why they volunteered?

It commonly pairs with volunteered for a cause, volunteered at an event, volunteered their time.

What are common mistakes when using You know why they volunteered?

Confusing 'volunteered' with 'volunteered for' - not always needed in context. Using the phrase in a formal context where simpler language would suffice.

How do you pronounce You know why they volunteered?

US: //ju noʊ waɪ ðeɪ ˈvɑlənˌtɪrd//, UK: //juː nəʊ waɪ ðeɪ ˈvɒlənˌtɪəd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You know why they volunteered?

Used in conversation to confirm someone's understanding of a situation. Generally appropriate in informal or neutral settings.