Employ
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Workplace Setting
Employ is often used regarding formal work arrangements requiring contracts or agreements. She was employed as a software developer after her interview.
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Payment Requirement
Use 'employ' to imply that payment is exchanged for someone's services or work. Our company employs over 300 people.
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Organization Link
Employ often suggests the person works under an organization rather than being self-employed. She's employed by a multinational corporation.