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/
Korean meaning: 군대에 입대하다, 복무하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**리**스트
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
A young person enlists in the military by taking the oath
He chose to enlist and persist, though others resist!
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🌳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.
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📝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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