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Meaning of employs
The primary meaning of "employs" is to use someone's services to do a particular job or task.
Etymology of employs
The word "employs" originates from the Old French "emploier," which is derived from "en" (in, on) and "plorer" (to fold, to put to work), and the Latin "implicare" (to fold in, to involve)
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of using someone's services or skills for a particular task or job
Synonyms
Definitions
- To pay someone to work for you
- * To use something for a particular purpose
- * To engage or occupy someone's attention or activity
Usage Examples
- The company employs a team of skilled engineers to design new products
- * She employs a variety of techniques to manage her time effectively
- * The new policy employs a carrot-and-stick approach to encourage employees to meet their targets
Antonyms
dismisses
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