EMPLOYS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EMPLOYS?

Need another word that means the same as “employs”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “employs” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Employs” are: engage, hire, apply, use, utilise, utilize, employment

Employs as a Noun

Definitions of "Employs" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “employs” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state of being employed or having a job.

Synonyms of "Employs" as a noun (1 Word)

employment

The action of giving work to someone. A fall in the numbers in full time employment.

Usage Examples of "Employs" as a noun

• He was in the employ of the city.
• They are looking for employment.

Employs as a Verb

Definitions of "Employs" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “employs” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
• Engage or hire for work.

Synonyms of "Employs" as a verb (6 Words)

apply	Apply oneself to. You need to apply to the local authority for a grant.
engage	Engage for service under a term of contract. Organizations engage in a variety of activities.
hire	Engage or hire for work. Management hired and fired labour in line with demand.
use	Use up consume fully. She still used her maiden name professionally.
utilise	Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
utilize	Make practical and effective use of. How do you utilize this tool.

Usage Examples of "Employs" as a verb

• How many people has she employed?

Associations of "Employs" (30 Words)

applicant	A person who makes a formal application for something, especially a job. A job applicant.
application	The action of applying something to a surface. The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine.
apply	Apply oneself to. I apply this rule to get good results.
clerk	Work as a clerk. A bank clerk.
contracted	Reduced in size or pulled together. The contracted pupils of her eyes.
coordinator	A person whose job is to organize events or activities and to negotiate with others in order to ensure they work together effectively. Subordinate clauses can be connected with a coordinator.
employed	(of a person) having a paid job. Up to 40 per cent of employed people are in part time jobs.
employee	A person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.
employment	The action of giving work to someone. He travelled in a variety of employments.
headhunter	A person who identifies and approaches suitable candidates employed elsewhere to fill business positions. A headhunter offering you a wonderful new position at a higher salary.
hire	A newly hired employee. Wilmot hired a private detective to follow him.
indenture	Bind by or as if by indentures as of an apprentice or servant. Indentured labourers.
interview	Go for an interview in the hope of being hired. Police are keen to interview two men seen nearby.
lackey	Behave in a servile way towards (someone. Lackeys were waiting to help them from the carriage.
mercenary	A person primarily motivated by personal gain. Mercenary killers.
occupation	A job or profession. People in professional occupations.
profession	A body of people engaged in a particular profession. A profession of Christianity.
proletarian	A member of the proletariat. They are true proletarians.
recruiter	Someone who supplies members or employees. A recruiter will schedule you for an interview.
recruitment	The increase in a natural population as progeny grow and new members arrive. This was a deterrent to the recruitment of nurses.
secretarial	Relating to the work or position of a secretary. A secretarial job.
semiskilled	Possessing or requiring limited skills. A semiskilled job.
staff	Serve on the staff of. The dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university.
subcontract	Work under a subcontract engage in a subcontract. We would subcontract the translation work out.
subcontractor	Someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor.
vocation	A trade or profession. Not all of us have a vocation to be nurses or doctors.
workaholic	Person with a compulsive need to work.
worker	A member of the working class (not necessarily employed. He s a miracle worker.
workforce	The force of workers available. A quarter of Galway s manufacturing workforce are being put out of a job.
working	The action of doing work. They need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects.