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hire

[hahyuhr] / haɪər /
VERB
commission for responsibility, use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint bring in draft employ engage enlist lease obtain pick promise rent retain select
STRONG
authorize book carry charter delegate empower exploit ink let occupy place pledge procure secure sublease sublet utilize
WEAK
add to payroll bring on board contract for fill a position find help give a break give job to give work make use of put on put to work sign on sign up take on truck with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dismiss fire let go lose refuse reject release shun
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
discharge lay off

Example Sentences

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Another recent survey by ZipRecruiter found nearly a third of employers planned to hire a greater share of entry-level workers this year than the previous one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“They’re, like, we’ll hire, but we don’t want to train anybody, and we’re going to take our time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He’s a true professional who’s versatility and work ethic made him a reliable hire from the age of 18 through his current age of 74.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Last year, there were 123,000 people with taxi or private hire vehicle licences in London, and 381,000 across England.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Anastasia likes to hire professional gardeners, but Dad planted the tulips himself.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper