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单词 enlistments
释义

enlist

verb

en·​list in-ˈlist How to pronounce enlist (audio)
en-
enlisted; enlisting; enlists

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

1
: to enroll oneself in the armed forces
will enlist for three years
2
: to participate heartily (as in a cause, drive, or crusade)
enlistee
in-ˌli-ˈstē How to pronounce enlist (audio)
en-
-ˈli-stē
noun
enlistment
in-ˈlis(t)-mənt How to pronounce enlist (audio)
en-
noun

Synonyms

  • enroll (in)
  • enter
  • join
  • sign on (for)
  • sign up (for)
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Example Sentences

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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Many of the women were college graduates and were enticed to enlist in the WAC by promises of skilled jobs, only to be assigned cleaning duty. Matthew F. Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Microsoft is trying to enlist several other Big Tech players in a lobbying effort targeting the U.S. government’s preference for Amazon as a cloud contractor. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 27 July 2022 The reptile was unable to find its way out the commode so Reynolds had to enlist Harold Rondon of Iguana Lifestyles, a wildlife removal service, to rescue the little fella. Hartford Courant, 13 July 2022 Non-grads have been able to enlist in the past, just on a very limited basis, Army officials said. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 29 June 2022 Inouye, who was Japanese American, had to fight to enlist in the military, Biden said. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 13 June 2022 Because Israel has a multiparty system, the winner has to enlist—beg, cajole, outright buy—the backing of the smaller parties, in order to fill out a coalition. Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2021 To escape, James has to defeat Rhythm in a game of basketball—and to do that, James has to enlist the help of the Looney Tunes. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 20 July 2021 The bears soon enlist other forest animals in a scheme that will pit them against oil companies, the Russian mafia, local Hell’s Angels and polar bears who hate anything that isn’t white. Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

enlist

verb

en·​list in-ˈlist How to pronounce enlist (audio)
enlisted; enlisting
1
: to join the armed forces as a volunteer
2
: to get the help of
Let's enlist our family in painting the house.

enlistments

noun

plural of enlistment
1
as in enrollments

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • enrollments
  • enrolments
  • promotions
  • initiations
  • baptisms
  • investments
  • installments
  • installations
  • inaugurations
  • inductions
  • inaugurals
  • investitures
  • instalments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discharges
  • removals
2
as in appointments

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • appointments
  • conscriptions
  • recruitments
  • assignments
  • employments
  • engagements
  • hires
  • occupations
  • employs
  • tenures
  • works
  • posts
  • incumbencies
  • positions
  • situations
  • places

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discharges
  • dismissals
  • firings
  • removals
  • boots
  • sacks
  • suspensions
  • furloughs
  • retirements
  • demotions
  • severances
  • liberties
  • unemployments
  • layoffs
  • leaves
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