7+ Synonyms for Employ & Similar Words
Definition of employ
- noun
- the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city"
- verb
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
- engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "employ"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like apply, employment, engage can replace "employ" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "employ" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Employ" in song lyrics
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"It's talent in the ghetto that we'll have to employ"
Aceyalone f/ Abstract Rude — B-Boy Real Mc Coy -
"What actions to pursue, what habits to employ"
Alexipharmic — Fox News -
"You see the military convoys we employ"
The Cross Movement — Love Does
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