Hired

/ˈhaΙͺΙ™d/

The meaning and definition of Hired, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
    β€œWe hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down.”
  2. To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
    β€œThe company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms rent
Antonyms fire

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