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Wordabulary

hire

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To employ someone to work for you, or to pay to use something for a short time.

"The restaurant decided to hire two more waiters for the summer."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

employ recruit

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The restaurant decided to _____ two more waiters for the summer."

Answer: hire

In your own words, what does "hire" mean?

To employ someone to work for you, or to pay to use something for a short time.

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