recruit - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

Synonyms

• enlistee
• recruit

More generic

• entrant
• fledgeling
• fledgling
• freshman
• neophyte
• newbie
• newcomer
• starter

Noun

a recently enlisted soldier

Synonyms

• military recruit
• recruit

More generic

• enlisted man

More specific

• Black and Tan
• raw recruit
• sprog
• yard bird
• yardbird

Verb

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

Synonyms

• levy
• raise
• recruit

More generic

• draft
• enlist
• muster in

Verb

seek to employ

Synonyms

• recruit

More generic

• engage
• enlist

Verb

register formally as a participant or member

Synonyms

• enrol
• enroll
• enter
• inscribe
• recruit

More generic

• register

More specific

• draft
• enlist
• matriculate
• muster in
• register
• unionise
• unionize

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