recruit
/ɹɪˈkɹut/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement.
noun
A new adult or breeding-age member of a certain population.
verb
To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.
verb
To replenish, renew, or reinvigorate by fresh supplies; to remedy a lack or deficiency in.
Archaic
Example Sentences
- "These new recruits were hired after passing the interviews"
- "We need to recruit more admin staff to deal with the massive surge in popularity of our products"
- "the army was recruited for a campaign"
- "they were looking to recruit two thousand troops for battle"
- "Her cheeks glow the brighter, recruiting their colour."
- "“You have surprized my poor niece so, that she can hardly, I see, support herself.——Go, my dear, retire, and endeavour to recruit your spirits; for I see you have occasion.” At which words Sophia, who never received a more welcome command, hastily withdrew."
Etymology
From French recruter (as a verb).
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ɹɪˈkɹut/
- British English: /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Military.