English Synonym Finder

enlist

Definitions

To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

To secure the support or aid of someone for a cause or project.

Examples

He decided to enlist in the army immediately after graduating from high school.

The charity hopes to enlist the help of local volunteers for the upcoming food drive.

She tried to enlist her friends in a plan to surprise their teacher for her birthday.

Synonyms

recruit enroll join register sign up engage volunteer

Antonyms

discharge dismiss resign quit leave withdraw fire