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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As previously reported, the market will return to its original location in Los Angeles on Nov. 11-16 and has already enlisted top companies from over 60 countries.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Jimmy chronicles the titular Pennsylvania native's rise in Hollywood, including winning an Academy Award for his work in The Philadelphia Story, before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a combat pilot at the beginning of World War II.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The dark comedy series has also enlisted MaXXXine filmmaker Ti West to direct and executive produce.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
While expensive—you’re looking at around $5,000 per pet—enlisting this support takes the legwork, stress, and uncertainty out of the process.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Jimmy chronicles the titular Pennsylvania native's rise in Hollywood, including winning an Academy Award for his work in The Philadelphia Story, before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a combat pilot at the beginning of World War II.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The dark comedy series has also enlisted MaXXXine filmmaker Ti West to direct and executive produce.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
While expensive—you’re looking at around $5,000 per pet—enlisting this support takes the legwork, stress, and uncertainty out of the process.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Enlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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