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Verb enlists, enlisting, enlisted
enlist - engage somebody to enter the army
		draft, muster in
		muster out, discharge release from military service
		enrol, enroll, recruit, inscribe, enter register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"
		levy, recruit, raise impose and collect; "levy a fine"
enlist - join the military
		sign up join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate, "Sign up for yoga classes"
		conscript enroll into service compulsorily; "The men were conscripted"
enlist - hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"
		engage
		procure, secure get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
		recruit cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers"

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enlist (v. t.)
To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
enlist (v. t.)
To engage for military or naval service, the name being entered on a list or register; as, to enlist men.
enlist (v. t.)
To secure the support and aid of; to employ in advancing interest; as, to enlist persons in the cause of truth, or in a charitable enterprise.
enlist (v. i.)
To enroll and bind one's self for military or naval service; as, he enlisted in the regular army; the men enlisted for the war.
enlist (v. i.)
To enter heartily into a cause, as if enrolled.

enlist
en-list′, v.t. to enrol: to engage as a soldier, &c.: to employ in advancing an object.—v.i. to engage in public service, esp. as a soldier: to enter heartily into a cause.—n. Enlist′ment, act of enlisting: state of being enlisted