BrainyQuote Logo
Authors: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Definition of Enlist

Enlist

  1. To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
  2. To engage for military or naval service, the name being entered on a list or register; as, to enlist men.
  3. To secure the support and aid of; to employ in advancing interest; as, to enlist persons in the cause of truth, or in a charitable enterprise.
  4. To enroll and bind one's self for military or naval service; as, he enlisted in the regular army; the men enlisted for the war.
  5. To enter heartily into a cause, as if enrolled.

Enlist Quotations

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it.
Ambrose Bierce

The moment you enlist in the army of God, you personally become a target. You need to remember that if you're living for and walking with Jesus Christ, the powers of darkness are aligned against you.
Walter Martin

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it.
Alexandre Dumas

The Queen is most anxious to enlist everyone in checking this mad, wicked folly of 'Women's Rights'. It is a subject which makes the Queen so furious that she cannot contain herself.
Queen Victoria

Trusting in Christ, we may boldly join in the combat, and enlist ourselves among that disinterested band, who fight not for human ambition, or human praise, but for the honour of our Saviour, and the salvation of men.
John Strachan
More "Enlist" Quotations

Enlist Translations

enlist in Dutch is dienst nemen
enlist in German is beteiligen
enlist in Italian is far partecipare
enlist in Latin is inscribo
enlist in Norwegian is verve, slutte seg til
enlist in Portuguese is aliste

Share with your Friends

Everyone likes a good quote - don't forget to share.