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recruit

/rɪ'krut/

Synonyms of recruit Antonyms of recruit Examples of recruit Usage of recruit Parts of recruit Definition that contains recruit Words sounding like recruit Explanation of recruit

verb
cause to assemble or enlist in the military
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"recruit new soldiers"

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levy raise

type of:
draft enlist muster in
verb
register formally as a participant or member
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"The party recruited many new members"

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enrol enroll enter inscribe

type of:
register
noun
a recently enlisted soldier
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military recruit

type of:
enlisted man
noun
any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
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enlistee

type of:
newcomer entrant starter fledgeling fledgling freshman neophyte newbie
verb
seek to employ
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"The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"

type of:
enlist engage

Examples of recruit

"recruit new soldiers"
"The party recruited many new members"
"The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"