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Definitions

recruit

[ri-kroot] / rɪˈkrut /
NOUN
person beginning service
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draftee newcomer rookie sailor soldier trainee volunteer
STRONG
GI apprentice beginner convert fledgling greenhorn helper initiate learner neophyte novice novitiate plebe proselyte tenderfoot
WEAK
enlisted person new person selectee serviceperson
Antonyms
STRONG
expert professional
VERB
gather resources
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up draft engage enlist enroll improve mobilize raise round up select
STRONG
augment better deliver gain impress induct levy muster obtain procure proselytize reanimate recoup recover recuperate refresh regain reinforce renew repair replenish repossess restore retrieve revive strengthen supply
WEAK
build up call to arms fill up find human resources sign on sign up store up take in take on win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid cancel decline decrease diminish dismiss dodge ignore neglect refuse reject shun stop
STRONG
break damage destroy deteriorate forfeit hurt kill lose miss ruin waste weaken worsen

Example Sentences

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The University of Illinois dangled sweet pay deals to recruit several professional European players to its men’s basketball team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The trust is now considering reviewing patients seen before 2023 and is working with NHS England to recruit more expert reviewers.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In November, Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned that China was using spies disguised as head-hunters to recruit parliamentarians, through LinkedIn among others.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Lehmann's January arrival at then 11th-placed Leicester City headlined boss Rick Passmoor's attempts to recruit experienced players to help dig his youthful team out of trouble.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“You don’t tell her what to do. Sana’s not some besotted recruit, she’s the head of our faction, and you—” “Tariq.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.