enlist

[en-list] / ɛnˈlɪst /

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit appoint assign attract call up conscript employ engage enroll enter gather hire join mobilize recruit serve volunteer

STRONG

draft embody get hitch incorporate induct initiate inscribe interest levy list muster oblige obtain place procure record register reserve secure

WEAK

call to arms conscribe enter into join up press into service sign on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cancel discharge dismiss divide eject expel fire ignore lay off leave let go oust refrain refuse reject repel separate shun stop withdraw

STRONG

exclude forfeit forget lose remove unfasten

WEAK

avoid dodge

Example Sentences

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He enlisted help in that effort from such beloved figures as Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams and his own father, comedy legend Carl Reiner.

From Los Angeles Times

As early experiments produced promising results, the pair enlisted more students from their labs.

From Science Daily

In his first days as deputy director in March, Bongino ordered a briefing on the bombs and declared solving the case one of his priorities, enlisting the help of new investigators.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, the nonprofit launched the Nation’s Capital Project and enlisted some of the top names in golf architecture to advise on the renovations.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the lord chief justice of England is killed on Temple grounds, Gabriel is enlisted to identify the murderer.

From The Wall Street Journal

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