enlist
verb (used without object)
to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service.
enlists
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present tense formof enlist (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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To help explain how Lincoln emerged to win the Republican nomination and the presidency, Mr. Earle enlists a journalist, Murat Halstead, as an eyewitness guide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
When Perla rejects Ulises’ practiced advances, he enlists the aid of her put-upon niece, who longs to escape both her demanding aunt and the decaying mansion that entraps her.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
There will also be a rather literal interpretation of comedy series Amandaland that enlists a string of famous Amandas, and a performance from singer-songwriter Calum Scott.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
He enlists the help of a girl and her robot caretaker to try to get back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
In that picture Claude Barron enlists in the Foreign Legion because Rita Carrol marries another guy.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
