Added 3 October 2026 enlist /ɛnˈlɪst/ verb Categories: SocietyMoney & PropertyRare Words In Latin: conscrībō Wiktionary verb ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enlist at Wordnik → Where our words come from → To enter on a list; to enroll; to register. To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service. The army wants potential soldiers to enlist. To recruit the aid or membership of others. We enlisted fifty new members. noun One who is enlisted, usually in a military service. Related Words: engagedraftenrollhireregistrationconscriptenrollmentrallymustercollectgather Back to today's word