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Employ

usgb/ɪmˈplɔɪ/Volume
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Workplace Setting

Employ is often used regarding formal work arrangements requiring contracts or agreements.

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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.

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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.

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She's employed by a multinational corporation.
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