employs

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: em-ploys (2)
English Definition

Gives work to someone and pays them for it, or makes use of

Example Sentence

This factory employs hundreds of people.

US IPA /ɪmˈplɔɪz/
UK IPA /ɪmˈplɔɪz/

Synonyms

hires uses utilizes engages

Antonyms

dismisses fires discharges