employ vs utilize

employ is a noun but utilize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
employ	Yes	No	Yes	No
utilize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, employ and utilize are synonyms defined as:

employ and utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other synonyms of employ include apply, use, utilise.

employ (noun)	utilize (noun)
the state of being employed or having a job

employ (verb)	utilize (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
engage or hire for work	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose