Recruit Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-kro͝ot
Serviceman
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. soldier
  2. enlistee
  3. volunteer
  4. new-man
  5. new-woman
  6. novice
  7. tyro
  8. beginner
  9. selectee
  10. draftee
  11. conscript
  12. inductee
  13. trainee
  14. enlisted person
  15. serviceman
  16. military recruit
  17. sailor
  18. marine
  19. raw recruit
  20. rookie
  21. boot
  22. Johnny Raw
  23. greenie
  24. G.I. Joe
Antonyms:
  1. veteran
To raise troops
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. enlist
  2. draft
  3. muster
  4. enroll
  5. call-up
  6. select
  7. supply
  8. deliver
  9. assemble
  10. sign up
  11. beginner
  12. induct
  13. take-in
  14. draftee
  15. find manpower
  16. levy
  17. call to arms
  18. call to the colors
  19. inductee
  20. augment the army
  21. bring into service
  22. neophyte
  23. seek to enroll
  24. newcomer
  25. seek to hire
  26. inscribe
  27. novice
  28. reinforce
  29. rookie
  30. soldier
  31. tyro
  32. enter
  33. volunteer
  34. enrol
  35. raise

Words Related to Recruit

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Recruit Sentence Examples

  • It was not so easy to recruit the ranks of the patricians.

  • He strained his wealth and influence to recruit followers and to make mischief.

  • In Germany, moreover, the military service is designed not only to make the recruit a good soldier, but also to give him a healthy physical, moral and mental training.

  • Soon after he left England for the East, in order to recruit his spirits and restore his health.

  • Katie could never handle the place on her own and Carmen refused to let her recruit Josh.

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