Top synonyms for “employ”: apply, employment, engage, hire, use, utilise, utilize.
Definitions
- (noun)the state of being employed or having a job“they are looking for employment”
- (verb)put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”
- (verb)engage or hire for work“They hired two new secretaries in the department”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "employ"?
Common synonyms for "employ" include apply, employment, engage, hire, use, utilise. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "employ" mean?
the state of being employed or having a job Example: "they are looking for employment"
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