Enroll — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈrōl/ en·roll

Meaning & Definition of Enroll

Enroll (verb)

  1. to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
  2. to prepare a final perfect copy of (a bill passed by a legislature) in written or printed form
  3. to roll or wrap up

Enroll (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: inscribe, list, matriculate, register
    related: enlist, impanel, induct, conscript, draft, muster, wait-list, book, schedule, check in
    opposite: delist
    near: check off, exclude, expel, expunge, reject, omit, overlook

  2. to put (someone or something) on a list

    "can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?"

    similar: catalog, enter, index, inscribe, list, put down, record, register, schedule, slate
    related: book, card, file, note, classify, compile, tabulate, tally, reschedule
    near: delete

Related Entry: Enroll (in) (verb)

Enroll (in) is a different word from Enroll. The synonyms below are for enroll (in), not for enroll.

  1. to become a member of

    "she enrolled in the Democratic Party after being a Republican for most of her life"

    similar: enlist (in), enter, join, sign on (for), sign up (for)
    related: reenlist, reenroll, reenter, rejoin, re-up, get in
    opposite: demit
    near: drop out, quit, withdraw

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enroll

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enroll:

inscribe, list, matriculate, register, catalog, enter, index, put down, record, schedule, slate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enroll

Words with the opposite meaning of Enroll:

delist

Related Words for Enroll

enlist, impanel, induct, conscript, draft, muster, wait-list, book, check in, card, file, note, classify, compile, tabulate, tally, reschedule

Near Antonyms of Enroll

check off, exclude, expel, expunge, reject, omit, overlook, delete

Word Forms of Enroll

Inflections: enrolled, enrolling

Derived words: enrollee (noun), enrollment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enroll

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrouler, from en- + rolle roll, register

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Enroll

Words & Phrases Containing Enroll

reenroll

Frequently Asked Questions about Enroll

What does "Enroll" mean?

"Enroll" means to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll. As a verb, it is defined as: to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enroll"?

Other words for "Enroll" include inscribe, list, matriculate, register, catalog, enter, index and put down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enroll" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enroll"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enroll". Common alternatives include inscribe, list, matriculate, register, catalog, enter, index, put down, record and schedule.

What is the opposite of "Enroll"?

Antonyms of "Enroll" include delist. Near antonyms include check off, exclude, expel and expunge.

How do you use "Enroll" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enroll" in a sentence: "the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma"; "can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?".

Is "Enroll" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enroll" is a verb.

Is "Enroll" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Enroll" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Enroll"?

"Enroll" is pronounced /in-ˈrōl/ and divided into syllables as en·roll.