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recruit
noun
verb
Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
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ɹɪˈkɹut
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noun
Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
noun
A recently enlisted soldier
verb
Cause to assemble or enlist in military
“Raise an army”
verb
Seek to employ
“The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants”
verb
Register formally as a participant or member
“The party recruited many new members”
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Raise an army
Recruit new soldiers
The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
The party recruited many new members
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