Synonyms

use apply utilize utilise

Examples

: "use your head!" "I can't make use of this tool" "Apply a magnetic field here" "This thinking was applied to many projects"

Used in print

As a result , although we still make use of this distinction , there is much confusion as_to the meaning of the basic terms employed .

This is not to attempt to say what spirit is , but only to employ a commonly used word to designate or simply identify a common experience .

If , in preparing that shot for the inevitable showing to your friends , you interrupt the sequence to paste in a_few frames of the child 's grandmother watching this event , you have begun to be an artist in film ; you are employing the basic technique of film ; you are cutting .

The magnetic_resonance absorption was detected by employing a Varian model **f broad line spectrometer and the associated 12 - inch electromagnet system .

Indeed , when the proper inorganic constituents are employed , practically any wetting or surface-active_agent will do a reasonably good job when present in sufficient amount in a hard surface cleaning formulation .

Related terms

put give take share enjoy exert implement waste exploit fall_back strain exploit avail work misapply misapply address recycle pull_out_all_the_stops cannibalize overuse ply play play practice use utility user apply

Synonyms

hire engage

Examples

"They hired two new secretaries in the department" "How many people has she employed?"

Used in print

Four additional deputies be employed at the Fulton_County_Jail and `` a doctor , medical_intern or extern be employed for night and weekend duty at the jail '' .

Four additional deputies be employed at the Fulton_County_Jail and `` a doctor , medical_intern or extern be employed for night and weekend duty at the jail '' .

George_Woodcock was manager and troubleshooter ; Elizabeth_Way was the first operator ; and a night operator was also employed .

And another one comes to me and he says , ' Look_here , there 's a mill in my state employs five thousand people making uniforms for the Navy .

One of the leading members of the Amen_corner was cook ; there were two or three colored maids employed there .

Related terms

fire sign fill subcontract retain ship indent featherbed rat employment hire boss

Synonyms

employment

Examples

"they are looking for employment" "he was in the employ of the city"

Used in print

Twenty-five_thousand to each of the great-nieces in Oregon ( not much to blood_relatives out of millions ) ten_thousand to this friend and that , five_thousand to another ; to Brian_Thayer , the sum of ten_thousand dollars ; to the Pecks , ten_thousand each ; to Joan_Sheldon the conditional bequest of ten_thousand to be paid to her in the event that she was still in Mrs._Meeker 's employ at the time of the latter 's death .

Related terms

unemployment state hire