hired (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /haɪərd/

Definition

To pay someone for a specific period of time to do a job for you.

Examples

• They hired a lawyer to help them with the case.

• We hired a caterer for the wedding reception.

• She hired a car for the weekend trip.

How to Use hired

hire someone (collocation)

To employ a person for a job. — "They decided to hire a new marketing manager."

hire out (phrasal verb)

To rent something to someone else. — "The company hires out construction equipment."

hire a(n) [object] (collocation)

To pay for the use of an object for a period of time. — "We hired a van for the move."

Synonyms of hired

Words with a similar meaning to hired:

• employed
• recruited
• engaged
• contracted

Antonyms of hired

Words with the opposite meaning to hired:

• fired
• dismissed

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