employ

noun

  1. 1

    the state of being employed or having a job

    they are looking for employment

    he was in the employ of the city

verb

  1. 1

    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

    use your head!

    we only use Spanish at home

  2. 2

    engage or hire for work

    They hired two new secretaries in the department

    How many people has she employed?

Synonyms

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