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Sense: Verb: obtain services for pay

Synonyms:

hire , take on, contract , engage , recruit , book , retain , sign up, sign on, enlist , procure

Sense: Verb: use

Synonyms:

use , apply , utilize, utilise (UK), make use of, put sth to use, put sth into action, operate, exercise , exploit , take advantage of, make the most of, harness

Sense: Noun: employment

Synonyms:

employment , service , work

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