enlisted; enlisting; enlists
1
a
: to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
enlist all the available resources
enlisted our help
b
: to win over : attract
trying to enlist my sympathies
2
: to engage (a person) for duty in the armed forces
1
: to enroll oneself in the armed forces
will enlist for three years
2
: to participate heartily (as in a cause, drive, or crusade)
Synonyms
Examples of enlist in a Sentence
They're enlisting volunteers for an experiment.
We enlisted all available resources.
I enlisted the help of our neighbors.
We enlisted the services of a professional.
They enlisted several new recruits.
After graduating, I enlisted in the navy.
He enlisted in the cause of world peace.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kaplan has enlisted his Tokyo Vice producer, Cambra Overend, to help guide the project to the screen.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024
Gregory left entertainment in 2003 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, later becoming an aerographer’s mate.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 July 2024
When Season 17 resumes this Thursday, Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster) will be itching to reach out to Gideon’s ex-wife, who was also involved with the BAU 30 years ago — though Rossi will make quite clear his wish that Dr. Jill Gideon is not enlisted to their current cause.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 July 2024
Donald Trump's campaign is enlisting Billy McFarland for help wooing rappers' support ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, according to a new report.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024
Gregory left entertainment in 2003 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, later becoming an aerographer’s mate.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 July 2024
When Season 17 resumes this Thursday, Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster) will be itching to reach out to Gideon’s ex-wife, who was also involved with the BAU 30 years ago — though Rossi will make quite clear his wish that Dr. Jill Gideon is not enlisted to their current cause.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 July 2024
Donald Trump's campaign is enlisting Billy McFarland for help wooing rappers' support ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, according to a new report.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlist. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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enlist
verb
en·list
in-ˈlist 
1
a
: to enroll for military or naval service
especially
: to join one of the armed services voluntarily
b
: to participate heartily (as in a cause or drive)
2
: to obtain the help or support of
enlisted their friends in the campaign
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