recruit

nouns

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

verbs

register formally as a participant or member
"The party recruited many new members"
is derived from
seek to employ
"The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
hire for work or assistance
"engage aid, help, services, or support"
cause to assemble or enlist in the military
"raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers"
is derived from
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