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- pronunciation:
- rih
krut
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a soldier who has just joined or been drafted into the armed forces.
The new recruits were given uniforms.- similar words:
- volunteer
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definition 2: |
a new member of a group or organization.
Our soccer team has some talented recruits this year.- similar words:
- apprentice, initiate, newcomer, novice, rookie
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related words: |
novice |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
recruits, recruiting, recruited |
definition: |
to get to join.
The coach is trying to recruit new players for the tennis team.
- synonyms:
- enlist
- antonyms:
- discharge
- similar words:
- sign up
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related words: |
employ, sign up |
derivations: |
recruitable (adj.), recruiter (n.) |
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