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employ vs use

use vs employ

employ and use both are nouns.

employ and use both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
employ Yes No Yes No
use Yes No Yes No
As verbs, employ and use are synonyms defined as:
  • employ and use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other synonyms of employ include apply, utilise, utilize.
employ (noun) use (noun)
the state of being employed or having a job the act of using
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
employ (verb) use (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
engage or hire for work take or consume (regularly or habitually)
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between employ and use

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