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employs

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈplɔɪz]

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Learn how to use employs in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “work”

(verb) to give someone a job and pay them for their work. When a company employs someone, it means they hire that person to do a specific job.

Example

The company employs over 200 workers to help build new homes.

Example

Last year, the factory didn’t employ any new workers because of budget cuts.

Example

How many people does your dad employ at his store?

Context: “use”

(verb) to use something for a specific purpose. When someone employs a tool or method, they use it to achieve something.

Example

The teacher employs various fun activities to help students learn better.

Example

He didn’t employ any special techniques in his project, so it was quite basic.

Example

What strategies do you employ to study effectively?

How to pronounce employs

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈplɔɪz]

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