enlist — to join the armed forces as a soldier
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to join the armed forces as a soldier
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈlɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather enlisted in the navy when he was just 18 years old.
- She enlisted her cat's help to catch the mouse, but the cat just yawned and went back to sleep.
- The company enlisted famous celebrities to promote their new product.
enlist
VERB[/ɪnˈlɪst/]
to join the armed forces as a soldier
Young men enlist at the recruitment office, signing papers to join the army.
He chose to enlist and persist, though others resist!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'to cause to be') combined with 'list', which comes from Old French 'liste' meaning 'a band of soldiers' or 'a roster'. The word emerged in the 17th century to mean joining or registering for military service.
Breakdown
en- (to cause to be) + list (a roster/band of soldiers) = enlist (to join the armed forces)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather enlisted in the navy when he was just 18 years old.”
“She enlisted her cat's help to catch the mouse, but the cat just yawned and went back to sleep.”
“The company enlisted famous celebrities to promote their new product.”
“He tried to enlist his little sister's help with homework, but she demanded ice cream as payment.”
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