Synonyms for

Hires

Verb / ˈhaɪɜ:z / / haɪrz / Another word for hires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to employ someone for work in return for payment

Synonyms & similar words

charter engage employ rent take fire lease hire recruit employ engage appoint enlist contract secure lease charter reserve book rent let procure obtain acquire

Synonyms by register

Formal

recruits engages employs appoints

Informal

picks up takes on brings on

Literary

enlists secures

Antonyms

fires dismisses sacks terminates discharges releases

Common collocations

  • hires employees
  • hires staff
  • hires talent
  • hires quickly
  • hires wisely
  • hires new
  • hires experienced

Word family

noun hire
verb hire

Usage note

The word 'hires' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to hire'. It can also be used as a plural noun referring to people who have been hired.

Example sentences

  1. We need to hire someone to help with the yard work.
  2. The company decided to hire a new marketing manager.
  3. She was hired as a part-time assistant.
  4. He hired a car for the weekend.
  5. The restaurant hires only experienced chefs.

Quotes

  • I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people's efforts than 100% of my own efforts.
  • The greatest asset of a company is its people.
  • Hire character. Train skill.

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