Synonyms of employ

Noun


1. employment, employ, state

usage: the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city"

Verb


1. use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ

usage: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"

2. hire, engage, employ

usage: engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

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Definition and meaning of employ (Dictionary)