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hire
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- pronunciation:
- haIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
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verb |
| inflections: |
hires, hiring, hired |
| definition: |
to give a job to.
The company hired many people to work in the new factory.- synonyms:
- employ, engage
- antonyms:
- discharge, dismiss, fire, lay off
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| derivations: |
hirable (hireable) (adj.), hirer (n.) |
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