hire
Translation
to employ, to rent
Examples
We need to hire a new assistant.
We need to hire a new assistant.
Let's hire a car for the weekend.
Let's hire a car for the weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to employ (sb.) We need to hire a new assistant.
((sth.)) to rent (sth.) Let's hire a car for the weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: employ, engage, rent, lease; Antonyms: fire, dismiss
Etymology
From Old English 'hȳrian', meaning 'to hire, pay for'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking your company 'higher' by 'hiring' new staff. Or paying a 'higher' price to 'hire' a nice car.