hire

[hahy^uhr] / 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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A popular ice-cream shop on Cape Cod had 50 jobs for hire for this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

On Thursday, the City Council approved a $15-billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which included funds to hire 510 new officers — just enough to offset turnover and maintain current staffing levels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Students from low income families who qualify for free school meals are able to hire an outfit for free.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

So you need to plan accordingly and hire a CPA or financial adviser to help you fulfill your dreams.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I had experience working in the store, but would anyone else hire me?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

hire

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