enlist
verb (used without object)
to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service.
enlisted
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past participleof enlist.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof enlist.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
enlistverb (used without object)to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service.
Example Sentences
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While Kim grew closer to Kremlin-linked businessmen, her newly estranged husband, Bakalchuk, enlisted the support of Ramzan Kadyrov, a former warlord and current head of Chechnya who intervenes in business disputes in return for cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
He enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War before embarking on a career in acting.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
In this case, he enlisted the assistance of his longtime romantic partner, Chester Kallman, who had introduced him to opera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
ABC has enlisted prominent elected officials, community organizations and seasoned litigators for the 1st Amendment showdown that could ultimately reach the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He dropped out during his senior year, earned his GED, and then enlisted in the US Army.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
