recruited (B1)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkruːtɪd/

Definition

Engaged someone for employment or military service, or persuaded someone to join an organization or team.

Examples

• The university successfully recruited several top researchers for its new science department.

• During the war, many young men were recruited into the army to serve their country.

• Our club is always looking to recruit new members who are passionate about environmental causes.

How to Use recruited

recruit for (prepositional phrase)

To seek and hire for a specific role or purpose. — "We are recruiting for a senior marketing position."

recruit from (prepositional phrase)

To select new members or employees from a particular group or place. — "Many tech companies recruit from top engineering schools."

recruit into (prepositional phrase)

To bring someone into an organization or service. — "He was recruited into the special forces after rigorous training."

Synonyms of recruited

Words with a similar meaning to recruited:

• hired
• enlisted
• contracted
• canvassed

Antonyms of recruited

Words with the opposite meaning to recruited:

• fired
• discharged

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