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- pronunciation:
- ihn
lIst
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
enlists, enlisting, enlisted |
| definition: |
to volunteer or sign up to serve, as in the military or in some cause.
- synonyms:
- enroll, sign up, volunteer
- similar words:
- join, register
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| related words: |
enroll, sign up |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to secure the services of, as in the military or some cause.
- synonyms:
- conscript, draft, enroll, induct, recruit, sign up
- similar words:
- engage, impress, line, marshal, press, shanghai
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| related words: |
apprentice, book, employ, hire, pledge |
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| derivation: |
enlister (n.) |
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