Recruit Definition & Meaning
recruit
- noun
- a recently enlisted soldier
- any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
- verb
- register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"
- seek to employ; "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"
- cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers"
"Recruit" in song lyrics
See how recruit is used in real songs:
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"We blend like troops, we don't recruit"
Backbone f/ Khujo, T-Mo, Witchdoctor, Big Rube — Dungeon Ratz -
"The E train, when it's time to recruit"
Frankie Cutlass f/ Kool G. Rap, Mobb Deep, M.O.P. — Know Da Game -
"get their own label, first act flops, don't recruit"
Half-a-Mill f/ Nature — What You Ridin'?
Words that rhyme with recruit
Usage tips for "recruit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "recruit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for recruit to find words that pair well.