enlist

Meanings

• Verb

  To join or enter a group, organization, or the armed forces.

  - "He enlisted in the army after graduating from high school."
  - "Many young people enlist in the police force to serve their community."
  - "She enlisted her friends to help her move."

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Synonyms

enscroll

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Variants

List of all variants of enlist that leads to same result
enlist , enlisted , enlistee , enlistees , enlisting , enlistment , enlistments , enlists , re-enlist , re-enlisted , re-enlisting , re-enlists , reenlist , reenlisted , reenlisting , reenlists

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Etymology

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From Middle English enlisten, from enlisten, from en- 'in' + list 'a body of soldiers'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'enlist' has its roots in the Middle English word 'enlisten', which literally means 'to inlist' or 'to enter into a list'.

2. In the United States, enlistees in the armed forces often take an oath of enlistment during their enlistment ceremony.

3. The term 'enlist' is also used in the context of computer programming, where it refers to adding a new function or feature to a software application.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recruit: A person who has recently joined a group, organization, or the armed forces. Synonym of enlistee.

2. Enlistment: The act of enlisting or joining a group, organization, or the armed forces.

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Culture

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Enlist is a common term used in military contexts. It is also used in a more general sense to refer to joining or entering a group or organization.

How to Memorize "enlist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'enlist' as a group of people joining together, forming a line or a team.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enlist' with the word 'join'. Remember, to enlist is to join or enter a group.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Noble Lord Is Sure To Enlist' to remember the meaning of enlist as 'join' or 'enter'.

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