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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I enlisted when I was 19 and served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry and 1st Cav. from May 1970 to June 1971.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
To play the wily Kanbei, Kurosawa enlisted his young “Cloud” star Suda, whom he calls a genius.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 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
Karolina Urbanova had never heard of lumberjack sports until a new neighbour moved into her small Czech village and enlisted her help for events when she was a teenager.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He talks about being treated poorly overseas, despite the fact that he enlisted to prove he cared about his country.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
