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Definition of Recruit
Re`cruit´ Pronunciation: r?`kr?t´ | v. t. | 1. | To repair by fresh supplies, as anything wasted; to remedy lack or deficiency in; as, food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits. | | 2. | Hence, to restore the wasted vigor of; to renew in strength or health; to reinvigorate. | | 3. | To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; as, he recruited two regiments; the army was recruited for a campaign; also, to muster; to enlist; as, he recruited fifty men. | | v. i. | 1. | To gain new supplies of anything wasted; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like; to recuperate; as, lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures. | | 2. | To gain new supplies of men for military or other service; to raise or enlist new soldiers; to enlist troops. | | n. | 1. | A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reënforcement. | | 2. | Specifically, a man enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier. |
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