Draft
Draft verb - To pick especially for required military service.
Usage example: my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed
Enlist is a synonym for draft in induct topic. In some cases you can use "Enlist" instead a verb "Draft", when it comes to topics like enroll in the armed forces, select for military force. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Works best to draft/enlist the top tier superheroes, so that second and third stringers that look up to them will be inspired to register.
Source: Super Registration Act -
He was advised by the head of his local draft board to try and enlist before the Army caught up with him.
Source: Draft Dodging -
Draft Dodging: You could buy your way out (or just hire a substitute to enlist in your place)!
Cite this Source
Enlist and Draft. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/draft/enlist
Draft & Enlist. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/draft/enlist>.
Enlist or Draft. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/draft/enlist.
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