employ

[em-ploi] / ɛmˈplɔɪ /

VERB

make use of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply engage exploit handle occupy operate spend use utilize

STRONG

bestow exercise exert fill manipulate

WEAK

bring to bear keep busy put to use take up use up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be lazy surrender yield

STRONG

take

WEAK

fire ignore lay off let go misuse shun unemploy

VERB

give money in exchange for work performed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engage enlist hire retain

STRONG

commission contract ink obtain place procure secure

WEAK

bring on board come on board contract for put on sign on sign up take on truck with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discharge fire let go release shun

STRONG

forfeit lose

WEAK

ignore lay off misuse unemploy

Example Sentences

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The American Trucking Association reports that more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers are employed in the sector.

From MarketWatch

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From The Wall Street Journal

But what if Medicare were to expands its required preapprovals and employ AI as part of the process?

From MarketWatch

Mr. Tuck’s methodology may be employed by future scholars as more evidence comes to light.

From The Wall Street Journal