utilize vs employ

utilize is not a noun while employ is a noun.

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

As verbs, utilize and employ are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of utilize include apply, use, utilise.

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

utilize (verb)	employ (verb)
convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)	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