employ
Pronunciation: [ɛmˈplɔɪ]
Word
Context: "workforce"
(verb) to give someone a job or to hire them to do work for you. If you have a company and want someone to help you, you employ them.
Example
The company decided to employ five new workers this month.
Example
They did not employ anyone for the summer season.
Example
How many people does your company employ?
Context: "use"
(verb) to use something for a specific purpose. For example, if you employ a tool, you are using it to help you do a task.
Example
She employs different strategies to solve math problems.
Example
He does not employ any fancy techniques when cooking.
Example
What methods do you employ when studying for a test?
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