| Main Entry: |
hire |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
commission for responsibility, use |
Synonyms: |
add to payroll,
appoint,
authorize,
book, bring in, bring on board,
carry,
charter, contract for,
delegate,
draft,
employ,
empower,
engage,
enlist,
exploit, fill a position, find help, give a break, give job to, give work, ink, lease,
let, make use of,
obtain,
occupy,
pick,
place,
pledge,
procure,
promise,
put on*, put to work,
rent,
retain,
secure,
select, sign on, sign up, sublease, sublet,
take on, truck with,
utilize
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Antonyms: |
discharge, fire, lay off, let go
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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