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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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Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Dr. Bronner’s didn’t hire a marketing staff until 2010.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

If you’re an organized person and you don’t care to hire a travel adviser, you could also plan this vacation yourself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Last year she left both posts to become executive vice chairman of the board, and executive vice president Doug Kehring had filled the finance role until Maxson’s hire.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Probably not. But he could hire someone to play it for him. Heck, he could hire a whole orchestra....”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein