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- pronunciation:
- ihn
lIst
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
enlists, enlisting, enlisted |
| definition 1: |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause.
He will enlist in the army.- synonyms:
- sign up
- similar words:
- join, register
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| definition 2: |
to get the services of.
They enlisted our help to finish the job.- synonyms:
- draft, enroll, recruit, sign up
- similar words:
- engage
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| related words: |
apprentice, employ, hire, sign up |
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| derivation: |
enlister (n.) |
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