enlist

[en-list] / ɛnˈlɪst /

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit appoint assign attract call up conscript employ engage enroll enter gather hire join mobilize recruit serve volunteer

STRONG

draft embody get hitch incorporate induct initiate inscribe interest levy list muster oblige obtain place procure record register reserve secure

WEAK

call to arms conscribe enter into join up press into service sign on take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cancel discharge dismiss divide eject expel fire ignore lay off leave let go oust refrain refuse reject repel separate shun stop withdraw

STRONG

exclude forfeit forget lose remove unfasten

WEAK

avoid dodge

Example Sentences

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“It’s not tortious interference to be a competitor and to offer a potential client a particularly good deal should they decide to enlist your services,” Korobkin said.

From Los Angeles Times

In Guatemala, United Fruit sought to enlist the U.S. government in its fight against the elected government’s policies.

From Salon

He enlists the help of a girl and her robot caretaker to try to get back.

From The Wall Street Journal

United Fruit sought to enlist the U.S. government in its fight against the elected government’s policies.

From Los Angeles Times

One possible solution is to enlist the services of a financial planner who has been involved in the markets long enough to have experienced a severe bear market.

From MarketWatch

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