English Explanatory Dictionary

enlist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
  2. To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.
  3. To recruit the aid or membership of others.
  4. To secure; to obtain.
noun
  1. One who is enlisted, usually in a military service.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈlɪst/ /ɪnˈlɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enlist.wav

Word forms

enlist enlists enlisting enlisted inlist

Etymology

From en- + list.

Synonyms

catalogue enlist enroll induct put down put on register tabulate enscroll

Antonyms

delist deregister disenroll score off uniquify unlist unregister

Related words

list

Derived words

enlistee enlister enlistment reenlist
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