Enlist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˈlɪst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enlist is a verb meaning (transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
Meaning
(transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.
- (transitive) To recruit the aid or membership of others.
- (transitive) To secure; to obtain.
- One who is enlisted, usually in a military service.
Example Sentences
We enlisted fifty new members.
They enlisted the government's support.
The army wants potential soldiers to enlist.
“The Emperor visited east-central China (江與京洛), and enlisted 400,000 soldiers and 500 Wu ships to cross the seas and go to P’ing-jang, (the Kao-li capital).”
Word Forms
- enlists
- enlisting
- enlisted
Synonyms for enlist
Depending on context, synonyms include enscroll, catalogue, enroll, induct, put down, put on.
Antonyms for enlist
Common opposites include delist, deregister, disenroll, score off, uniquify, unlist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include engage, draft, enroll, hire, registration, conscript.
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