| 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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