Employ Synonyms and Antonyms

ĕm-ploi
To obtain services for pay
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. engage
  2. hire
  3. take on
  4. contract
  5. retain
To make use of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. use
  2. apply
  3. exercise
  4. operate
  5. utilize
  6. engage
  7. hire
  8. manipulate
  9. actuate
  10. bestow
  11. exploit
  12. implement
  13. involve
  14. practice
  15. occupy
  16. procure
  17. utilise
  18. retain
  19. service
  20. supply
Antonyms:
  1. unemploy
  2. misuse
  3. ignore
  4. shun
To make busy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. busy
  2. engage
  3. occupy
Antonyms:
  1. fire
  2. let-go
  3. lay off
The state of being employed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. employment
  2. hire
Antonyms:
  1. unemployment

Words Related to Employ

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Employ Sentence Examples

  • Another version makes him employ one Manole or Manoli as architect.

  • Where high speed lowering is not required it is usual to employ a reversing motor and keep it always in gear.

  • But when Venice took possession of the mainland her builders were able to employ a strong hydraulic dark lime from Albettone, which formed a durable cement, capable of resisting salt water and the corrosive sea air.

  • He proposed to employ two large flat coils of wire laid horizontally, on the ground, that on the mainland having in circuit a battery, interrupter and key, and that on the island a telephone.

  • Power was also given to prescribe uniform systems of accounts for all classes of carriers, and to employ special examiners to inspect the books and accounts.

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