enroll

verb

in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio)
variants also enrol
Definition of enrollnext
1
as in to enlist
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma

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2
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?

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Recent Examples of enroll Their children – Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five – are enrolled to start as day pupils at a mixed independent school next month. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 About 40 students have either already enrolled or are in the process. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Debt relief companies charge fees based on the amount of debt enrolled or the amount saved through settlement, which means resolving $50,000 in debt can come with substantial additional costs. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Between 10,000 and 20,000 children in Jackson County alone are currently enrolled. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enroll
  1. enlist
  2. enter
  3. list
  4. matriculate
  5. register
  6. induct
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  • Pentagon data consistently shows pay, education benefits and career opportunities are the primary reasons young Americans enlist.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The alerts are sent through cell phones, television, radio, highway message signs and other public channels to quickly enlist the public's help.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlist
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  • Kanter Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year’s draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • With his famous quarterbacking last name and a five-star rating as a recruit, Manning entered 2025 with sky-high expectations.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enter
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  • There isn’t room on a roster to list all the positions where North Chicago senior Amari Earl could play in a single game.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Omarr Norman-Lott is listed below, beginning the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of list
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  • As a result, Cypher said, about 600,000 first-time full-time freshmen did not matriculate that year.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly before Salinger matriculated, a cadet fell to his death from an academy window under suspicious circumstances.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of matriculate
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  • The parking plan would also allow residents to register a license plate and get a permit for a one-time fee.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Toronto utilized seven pitchers in a bullpen game and registered eight strikeouts.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of register
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  • Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Summary Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, solidifying his legendary status.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enroll. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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