Definition of recruits

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • recruits is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • recruits is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • recruits is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of recruits


  • cause to assemble or enlist in the military (verb)

    Examples

    1. recruit new soldiers

    Synonyms

    1. levy
    2. raise
  • register formally as a participant or member (verb)

    Examples

    1. The party recruited many new members

    Synonyms

    1. enrol
    2. enroll
    3. enter
    4. inscribe
  • a recently enlisted soldier (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. military recruit
  • any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. enlistee
  • seek to employ (verb)

    Examples

    1. The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants

See definition of recruits in Merriam Webster