recruit

RECRUIT, verb transitive [Latin cresco.] 1. To repair by fresh supplies any thing wasted. We say, food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits. Her cheeks glow the bright, recruiting their color. 2. To supply with new men any deficiency of troops; as, to recruit an army. RECRUIT, verb intransitive 1. To gain new supplies of any thing wasted; to gain flesh, health, spirits, etc.; as, lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures. 2. To gain new supplies of men; to raise new soldiers. RECRUIT, noun The supply of any thing wasted; chiefly, a new raised soldier to supply the deficiency of an army.