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recruit

/ɹɪˈkɹut/ noun

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In Latin: tiro Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about recruit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A recently enlisted soldier.
  2. Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces).

verb

  1. Register formally as a participant or member.
    The party recruited many new members
  2. Seek to employ.
    The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
  3. Cause to assemble or enlist in the military.
    raise an army

Origin

From French recruter (as a verb).

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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