Synonyms for enlist

verb

1. To enroll others

   engage, hire, retain, reserve, call up, sign up, recruit, mobilize, induct, register, list, levy, record, initiate, inscribe, employ, place, admit, press into service, draft, conscript, muster, call to arms, incorporate.

   Antonyms refuse*, neglect, turn away.

2. To request or secure assistance

   interest, attract, win, procure, induce, obtain, get, secure, engage, oblige, appoint, assign.

   Antonyms shun, avoid*, discourage.

3. To enroll oneself

   enter, sign up, volunteer, serve; see join 2, register 4, volunteer 2.