enlisted; enlisting; enlists
1
a
: to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
enlist all the available resources
enlisted our help
b
: to win over : attract
trying to enlist my sympathies
2
: to engage (a person) for duty in the armed forces
1
: to enroll oneself in the armed forces
will enlist for three years
2
: to participate heartily (as in a cause, drive, or crusade)
Examples of enlist in a Sentence
They're enlisting volunteers for an experiment.
We enlisted all available resources.
I enlisted the help of our neighbors.
We enlisted the services of a professional.
They enlisted several new recruits.
After graduating, I enlisted in the navy.
He enlisted in the cause of world peace.
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Artists enlisted in the endeavor include TMNT drawer Dave Wachter and cartoonist Jared Cullum (Usagi Yojimbo).
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Artists enlisted in the endeavor include TMNT drawer Dave Wachter and cartoonist Jared Cullum (Usagi Yojimbo).
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Bentley claims its clients can choose from among 46 billion possible combinations of features and options, without even enlisting the marque’s additional bespoke services.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Since the singer/guitarist for Manchester’s legendary four-piece wasn’t wholly conversant with the game, the group enlisted the services of comedian Keith Allen.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlist. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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enlist
verb
en·list
in-ˈlist 
1
a
: to enroll for military or naval service
especially
: to join one of the armed services voluntarily
b
: to participate heartily (as in a cause or drive)
2
: to obtain the help or support of
enlisted their friends in the campaign
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