recruit

Meanings

• a recently enlisted soldier
• any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
• 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
  • "recruit new soldiers"

Synonyms

enlistee, enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe, levy, military recruit, raise