recruit
noun
1. a recently enlisted soldier
Definition categories: person
2. any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
Similar word(s): enlistee
Definition categories: person, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter
Sentences with recruit as a noun:
- These new recruits were hired after passing the interviews
verb
1. register formally as a participant or member
- The party recruited many new members
Similar word(s): enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe
Definition categories: social, register
2. seek to employ
- The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
Definition categories: possession, engage, enlist
3. cause to assemble or enlist in the military
- recruit new soldiers
Definition categories: competition, draft, enlist
Sentences with recruit as a verb:
- We need to recruit more admin staff to deal with the massive surge in popularity of our products
- the army was recruited for a campaign.they were looking to recruit two thousand troops for battle
- Food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits.
- Lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures.
- Go to the country to recruit.