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   enlist

   /ɪnˈlɪst/

   verb

   • 1. enrol or be enrolled in the armed services: "he enlisted in the Royal Naval Air Service" Similar join upjoinenrol insign up forvolunteer forarchaic:take the King's shillingrecruitcall upenrolsign upmobilizeraisemusterrallyhireemploytake onengageconscriptdraftinducthistorical:presspress-gangarchaic:levylistOpposite leavedischarge
   • ▪ engage (a person or their help or support): "the company enlisted the help of independent consultants" Similar obtainengagewingetprocuresecureOpposite spurn

   Word Origin mid 16th century (formerly also as inlist): from en-1, in-2 ‘in, on’ + list1, perhaps suggested by Dutch inlijsten ‘put on a list’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enlistee noun
   • 2. enlister noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enlistedEnlisted Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENLISTED is of, relating to, or constituting the part of a military, naval, or air force below commissioned or warrant officers. How to use enlisted in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENLISTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENLISTED definition: 1. An enlisted man/woman is a member of the armed forces who is not an officer. 2. An enlisted…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enlistEnlist Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENLIST is to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest. How to use enlist in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENLIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to ask for and get help or support from someone: We enlisted some people to help prepare the food. The organization has enlisted the support of many famous people in raising money to help homeless children. Making appeals & requests. adjuration. appellate. apply for. apply to.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › enlistedENLISTED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   enlisted. (ɪnlɪstɪd ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] An enlisted man or woman is a member of the United States armed forces who is below the rank of officer. The enlisted men were just the same way. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › enlistedEnlisted - definition of enlisted by The Free Dictionary

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   Define enlisted. enlisted synonyms, enlisted pronunciation, enlisted translation, English dictionary definition of enlisted. adj. Of, relating to, or being a member of a military rank below a commissioned officer or warrant officer.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionenlisted adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   enlisted. (of a member of the army, etc.) having a rank that is below that of an officer. Definition of enlisted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.