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Synonyms for employ

in the service of

Synonyms

  • in the service of
  • employed by
  • hired by
  • engaged by
  • in the payroll of
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Synonyms for employ

to obtain the use or services of

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to make busy

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the state of being employed

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Synonyms for employ

the state of being employed or having a job

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