English dictionary
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English verb: enlist | |||
| 1. | enlist (competition) join the military | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sign up | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | conscript | ||
| 2. | enlist (possession) hire for work or assistance | ||
| Samples | Engage aid, help, services, or support. | ||
| Synonyms | engage | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something from somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | procure, secure | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | recruit | ||
| 3. | enlist (competition) engage somebody to enter the army | ||
| Synonyms | draft, muster in | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe, recruit | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | levy, raise, recruit | ||
| Antonyms | muster out, discharge | ||
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