Dictionary Check: recruit

"recruit" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

a recently enlisted soldier

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noun

any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

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verb

register formally as a participant or member

Example: "The party recruited many new members"
verb

seek to employ

Example: "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"
verb

cause to assemble or enlist in military

Example: "raise an army"
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