recruit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈkruːt/
KK: /rɪˈkrut/
intransitive verb
Definition
To find and enlist new members or workers for a group or organization, often for military service.
Example
The army is trying to recruit more soldiers this year.
Tense Forms
Past: recruited
Past Participle: recruited
Conversation
I heard they're trying to recruit more volunteers for the local charity.
That's great! They really need more help this year.
Yeah, I might consider joining to help recruit others too.
You should! It would be a fun way to meet new people.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
enlist
join
recover
Antonyms
dissolve
disband
weaken
noun
Definition
A person who has recently joined an organization, especially a military force, or a newcomer to a particular field or activity.
Example
The company is looking for a recruit to join their sales team.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new recruit in our team?
Yeah, I met him yesterday; he seems really eager to learn.
I hope he fits in well with everyone else.
transitive verb
Definition
To enlist or hire new people for a job, organization, or military service.
Example
The company plans to recruit more employees next year.
Tense Forms
Past: recruited
Past Participle: recruited
Conversation
Did you hear that the company is trying to recruit more interns this summer?
Yeah, I saw that on their website. It sounds like a great opportunity.
I think I might apply; they really want to recruit fresh talent.
Root Explanation
Recruit → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word refers to the act of growing or increasing again, particularly in the context of gathering new members or personnel.
Memory Tip
Think of 'growing again' — 're-' means again, and 'crescere' means to grow. This helps you remember that to recruit means to gather new members or increase a group.
Visually Confused Words
recut
rescript