Question 1 · Quick check
enlist
CEFRC1
/ɛnˈlɪst/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To join the armed forces or get help for a purpose.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo recruit the aid or membership of others.
Examples
Tom decided to enlist in the army.
Tom's father opposed his decision to enlist in the army.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.
To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
To secure; to obtain.
More examples
In contextI need to enlist your help.
The army wants potential soldiers to enlist.
They enlisted the government's support.
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Origin
verb
From en- + list.