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use vs employ

employ vs use

use and employ both are nouns.

use and employ both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
employ Yes No Yes No
As verbs, use and employ are synonyms defined as:
  • use and employ: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other synonyms of use include apply, utilise, utilize.
use (noun) employ (noun)
the act of using the state of being employed or having a job
(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
use (verb) employ (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
take or consume (regularly or habitually) engage or hire for work
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 use and employ

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