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employ

[em-ploi] / ɛmˈplɔɪ /
VERB
make use of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply engage exploit handle occupy operate spend use utilize
STRONG
bestow exercise exert fill manipulate
WEAK
bring to bear keep busy put to use take up use up
Antonyms
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be lazy surrender yield
STRONG
take
WEAK
fire ignore lay off let go misuse shun unemploy
VERB
give money in exchange for work performed
Synonyms
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engage enlist hire retain
STRONG
commission contract ink obtain place procure secure
WEAK
bring on board come on board contract for put on sign on sign up take on truck with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discharge fire let go release shun
STRONG
forfeit lose
WEAK
ignore lay off misuse unemploy

Example Sentences

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Thank goodness that these tech-founder podcasters who are now in Altman’s employ will still be fair when talking about OpenAI.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Together, these leading retail, hotel, meat-processing and food-service companies employ about 6.7 million Americans — one in every 25 U.S. workers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They employ an average of about a dollar of debt for every dollar of investor equity.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“The craziest part is I never posted to gain respect or attention,” Day said, adding that she refused to employ any marketing gimmicks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If I stay, I’m gainfully employ on a salary ain even startin to be a minimal wage.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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