Synonyms for
Enlist
Definition
to join the military or a cause
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- enlist in the army
- enlist in the navy
- enlist the support
- enlist volunteers
- enlist aid
- enlist the help
- enlist the cooperation
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in the context of joining the armed forces or gaining support for a cause. Be mindful of the distinction between 'enlist' (to join) and 'list' (to make a list of).
Example sentences
- He decided to enlist in the navy after he graduated from high school.
- She wanted to enlist in the peace corps to help people in need.
- The organization is trying to enlist more volunteers for the upcoming event.
- The army is looking to enlist new recruits this year.
- He made the decision to enlist in the military after 9/11.
Quotes
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation. - George Washington
Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly and bear considerable watching. - Theodore Roosevelt
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well. - Pierre de Coubertin, who himself had been an enlisted soldier in the French army