Definition of employ

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  • employ is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • employ is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • employ is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of employ

  • engage or hire for work (verb)

    Examples

    1. How many people has she employed?

    Synonyms

    1. engage
    2. hire
  • the state of being employed or having a job (noun)

    Examples

    1. they are looking for employment
    2. he was in the employ of the city

    Synonyms

    1. employment
  • put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. apply
    2. use
    3. utilise
    4. utilize

See definition of employ in Merriam Webster