enlist synonyms

enlist

v.

  1. To enroll others

    engage, hire, retain, reserve, call up, sign up, recruit, mobilize, induct, register, list, levy, record, initiate, inscribe, employ, place, admit, press into service, draft, conscript, muster, call to arms, incorporate.

    Antonyms refuse*, neglect*, turn away.

  2. To request or secure assistance

    interest, attract, win, procure, induce, obtain, get, secure, engage, oblige, appoint, assign.

    Antonyms shun, avoid*, discourage. *

  3. To enroll oneself

    enter, sign up, volunteer, serve; see join 2, register 4, volunteer 2.

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