enroll

verb

in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio)
variants also enrol
Definition of enrollnext
1
as in to enlist
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma

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2
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?

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Recent Examples of enroll In 1880, at about age 14, Wassaja enrolled in Illinois Industrial University (later the University of Illinois). — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026 That's when his family turned to UCSF, where Lennox enrolled in a 12-month clinical trial. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 UHealth is advising patients to verify their coverage before enrolling in a new plan. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026 Only 25% of the students reported ever having enrolled in a public school. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enroll
  1. enlist
  2. enter
  3. list
  4. matriculate
  5. register
  6. induct
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  • The festival will also enlist an all-female roster of journalists and academics to introduce films in this year’s Marilyn Monroe retrospective.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters of the measure say a one-time tax on billionaires would enlist the state’s wealthiest individuals in helping ease the cost burden faced by some of California’s public assistance programs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of enlist
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  • Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital in September, which her attorneys say probably did not enter her bloodstream correctly and instead pooled in her arms, leaving them burned and blistered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The talent disparity was on display for the first three quarters, as the Heat led by as many as 17 points in the first half before entering halftime with a 64-54 advantage.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enter
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  • Ashley is listed at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds while Williams is listed at 6-4, 222 pounds.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Magic also listed both da Silva and Cain as questionable for the Cup contest against Milwaukee.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of list
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  • In between — and during — history and math assignments, Calderon cultivated his skill set, becoming part of the program’s inaugural class that matriculated in June, marking the first full four-year cohort to finish.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Have enough weapons around Nix to convert third downs, eat up clock, and matriculate the ball downfield, as ol’ Hank Stram liked to say.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of matriculate
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  • Non-professional skijoring teams can register to compete in one of seven categories, depending on age, gender, skill and apparatus.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The shares sold in the private placement will not be registered in the offering and will not be subject to lock-up agreements with the underwriters, the company said.
    — Ashley Capoot,Leslie Picker, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of register
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  • In 2009, Mandrell became the only woman to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame and was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But Wade was traded back to the Heat midway through the 2017-18 season to end his career in Miami, entering retirement at the end of the 2018-19 season before being inducted into the Basketball of Fame as part of the 2023 class.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of induct

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“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enroll. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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