implement vs employ

employ vs implement

implement and employ both are nouns.

implement and employ both are verbs.

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

As verbs, employ is a hypernym of implement; that is, employ is a word with a broader meaning than implement:

implement: apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
employ: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of implement include apply, use, utilise, utilize.

implement (noun)	employ (noun)
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end	the state of being employed or having a job

implement (verb)	employ (verb)
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
ensure observance of laws and rules	engage or hire for work
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

Difference between implement and employ

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