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- pronunciation:
- ihm
ploI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
employs, employing, employed |
| definition 1: |
to make use of; use.
We're studying the unique devices he employs in his poetry.You would have to employ a microscope to be able to see these organisms.- synonyms:
- apply, use, utilize
- similar words:
- bestow, exercise, handle, operate, ply, wield
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| definition 2: |
to provide work for or obtain services from in exchange for payment; hire.
Our company employs thirty people in the sales department.We'll need to employ more waiters during the summer.- synonyms:
- engage, hire
- antonyms:
- dismiss
- similar words:
- commission, enlist, enroll, recruit, retain
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| definition 3: |
to apply or direct toward a particular goal or activity.
You need to employ more energy in this job.- synonyms:
- apply, devote, exercise, exert, spend
- similar words:
- bestow, busy, direct, occupy, turn, wield
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| related words: |
apprentice, line, manipulate, put, tap, work |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
position of service; employment.
She has been in our company's employ for five years.- synonyms:
- employment
- similar words:
- labor, pay, service
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| derivations: |
employable (adj.), employed (adj.), employability (n.) |
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