Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To hire someone to do specific work or use something for a purpose.
Employ
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They employ many workers in the summer.We employ new methods to solve the problem.
Etymology:
Originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French emploier, which means to make use of. This, in turn, comes from the Latin implicare, meaning to involve or enfold.
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