enlist
verb (used without object)
to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service.
has enlisted
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present perfectof enlist (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart has enlisted Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign, convincing the pop icon to trade vocal registers for cash registers in an effort to plug staffing shortages at thousands of outlets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
SpaceX has enlisted Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood and Sofi to offer common stock to retail investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
The industry has enlisted a legion of celebrities who don’t need the money to encourage fans to part with theirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Booking.com has enlisted the Muppets to get you to rent an all-inclusive in the Bahamas, and they score some points for bringing on Statler and Waldorf as pitchmen.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2025
The World Health Organization has enlisted the aid of some 300 scientists in all parts of the world, declaring that “resistance is at present the most important single problem facing vector-control programmes.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
