Words Like EMPLOY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EMPLOY.

45 Alternative Words Similar to employ

1 Employment Noun      Synonym Words Like Employment
2 State Noun      Synonym Words Like State
3 Unemployment Noun      Antonym Words Like Unemployment
4 Use Verb      Synonym Words Like Use
5 Utilize Verb      Synonym Words Like Utilize
6 Utilise Verb      Synonym Words Like Utilise
7 Apply Verb      Synonym Words Like Apply
8 Hire Verb      Synonym Words Like Hire
9 Engage Verb      Synonym Words Like Engage
10 Fire Verb      Antonym Words Like Fire
11 Employing Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Employing
12 Inclose Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Inclose
13 Occupy Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Occupy
14 Waste Verb      Hyponym Words Like Waste
15 Assign Verb      Hyponym Words Like Assign
16 Put Verb      Hyponym Words Like Put
17 Give Verb      Hyponym Words Like Give
18 Strain Verb      Hyponym Words Like Strain
19 Cannibalise Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cannibalise
20 Exercise Verb      Hyponym Words Like Exercise
21 Overuse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Overuse
22 Dedicate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Dedicate
23 Exert Verb      Hyponym Words Like Exert
24 Share Verb      Hyponym Words Like Share
25 Commit Verb      Hyponym Words Like Commit
26 Implement Verb      Hyponym Words Like Implement
27 Ply Verb      Hyponym Words Like Ply
28 Recur Verb      Hyponym Words Like Recur
29 Devote Verb      Hyponym Words Like Devote
30 Work Verb      Hyponym Words Like Work
31 Consecrate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Consecrate
32 Extend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Extend
33 Play Verb      Hyponym Words Like Play
34 Overdrive Verb      Hyponym Words Like Overdrive
35 Enjoy Verb      Hyponym Words Like Enjoy
36 Exploit Verb      Hyponym Words Like Exploit
37 Cannibalize Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cannibalize
38 Address Verb      Hyponym Words Like Address
39 Take Verb      Hyponym Words Like Take
40 Tap Verb      Hyponym Words Like Tap
41 Contract Verb      Hyponym Words Like Contract
42 Ship Verb      Hyponym Words Like Ship
43 Fill Verb      Hyponym Words Like Fill
44 Job Verb      Hyponym Words Like Job
45 Sign Verb      Hyponym Words Like Sign

10 examples of employ

1 to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies.
2 to employ a hundred workmen; to employ an envoy
3 I apply this rule to get good results
4 How do you utilize this tool?
5 we only use Spanish at home
6 He doesn't know how to use a computer
7 Apply a magnetic field here
8 I can't use this tool
9 use the plastic bags to store the food
10 This thinking was applied to many projects

10 definitions of employ

1 To inclose; to infold.
2 To use; to have in service; to cause to be engaged in doing something; -- often followed by in, about, on, or upon, and sometimes by to; as: (a) To make use of, as an instrument, a means, a material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply
3 To occupy; as, to employ time in study.
4 To have or keep at work; to give employment or occupation to; to intrust with some duty or behest.
5 That which engages or occupies a person; fixed or regular service or business; employment.
6 put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
7 the state of being employed or having a job
8 engage or hire for work
9 To engage the services of; put to work: agreed to employ the job applicant.
10 To provide with gainful work: factories that employ thousands.
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