Definitions

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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In 2017, President Donald Trump issued the “Buy American, Hire American” External link executive order to encourage domestic manufacturing.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Hire them,” she said, pointing at the students.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Hire a football general manager and let them pick the new coach while Jarmond moves to the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

Mr Hartley, who had been hired by Premier Engineering Projects Ltd, was crushed when a crane, supplied by M&M Mobile Crane Hire Ltd, was used to move the machinery.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

“There are kids at school who took that Red Cross class and actually want to babysit. I can get you names. Hire them. I won’t be able to watch them once soccer season starts, anyway.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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