101+ Words that rhyme with employ

Employ is a 2-syllable word with 101 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are deploy, boy, coy. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of employ

noun
  1. the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city"
verb
  1. 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"
  2. engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

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Examples of "employ" in lyrics

See how employ is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

annoy
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
boy
a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the boy brush his teeth every night
coy
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way showing marked and often playful or irritating
decoy
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) something used to lure fish or other animals into
deploy
place troops or weapons in battle formation to distribute systematically or strategically

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "employ" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like deploy, boy, coy create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "employ" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with employ?
Words that rhyme with employ include: deploy, boy, coy, annoy, decoy, redeploy, cloy, alloy, destroy, doi, and 91 more.
How many syllables does employ have?
Employ has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with employ?
There are 101 words that rhyme with employ: 101 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for employ in a song?
The strongest rhymes for employ in songwriting are deploy, boy, coy. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with employ?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with employ include deploy, boy, coy, annoy, decoy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boy, coy; 1-syllable: deploy, annoy; 2-syllable: redeploy, illinois. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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