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 response to ProPublica’s reporting, DHS said the department “has no involvement with the selection of subcontractors” and that it doesn’t control or weigh in on who contractors hire.

From Salon • May 25, 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

A popular ice-cream shop on Cape Cod had 50 jobs for hire for this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

They created the social enterprise Dress 2 Impress, a boutique where pupils can hire a dress for just £45 and a suit for £25.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The trouble was, not many people wanted to hire a handyman whose own house was about to cave in.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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