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)
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.
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Ami Paris also enlisted photographer Olivier Kervern to turn his documentary-style lens on the Marais.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Thursday’s official proceedings enlist Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson as honorary starters.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Terrazas oversaw the creation of 5,000 pieces of wardrobe, enlisting the skills of local artisans to recreate the fabrics, clothing and footwear of the period.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlist. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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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