English Synonym Finder

employ

Definitions

To give work to someone and pay them for it.

To make use of or utilize a particular resource, skill, or method.

Examples

The company plans to employ ten new software engineers by the end of the year.

She decided to employ a more diplomatic tone during the heated negotiation.

The artist chose to employ vibrant colors to convey a sense of joy in her painting.

Synonyms

hire engage recruit appoint utilize commission retain

Antonyms

dismiss fire discharge sack terminate layoff reject