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HIRE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hire.

How to pronounce hire:

US

Hire - as a noun

A newly hired employee

Example: "The new hires need special training"

The act of hiring something or someone

Example: "He signed up for a week's car hire"

Hire - as a verb

Engage or hire for work

Example: "They hired two new secretaries in the department"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
employ13engage8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fire7

Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charter12lease5rent4

Engage for service under a term of contract

Example: "We took an apartment on a quiet street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charter12engage8lease5rent4take8

Example Sentences

"The new hire started working at the company yesterday."
"The company is expanding and looking to make several new hires."
"The company offers a flexible work schedule as a perk for new hires."
"The HR team is responsible for conducting background checks on potential hires."
"The successful hire will be joining the sales team next month."
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Word Game Points

Is HIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HIRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hire is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is HIRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hire is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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