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hire Synonyms
Another word for hire
Choosing another word for hire depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To employ someone for wages or a salary to perform a job or service.
Usage Example
"The firm plans to employ three software engineers before the end of the quarter."
Strongest
employ
take on
recruit
Strong
engage
sign up
appoint
commission
retain
contract
Weak
enlist
• noun (Context 2)
The action of employing someone for wages or paying for the temporary use of an object or service.
Usage Example
"The shop offers bicycles and helmets for daily rental."
Strongest
rental
Strong
lease
charter
employment
engagement
• noun (Context 3)
A person who has recently been employed by an organization.
Usage Example
"All new hires must attend the orientation session on Monday morning."
Strongest
recruit
hiree
Strong
employee
appointee
newcomer
inductee
Weak
trainee
• verb (Context 4)
To obtain the temporary use of an object, vehicle, or building in exchange for payment.
Usage Example
"We decided to rent a boat for the afternoon to explore the coast."
Strongest
rent
lease
Strong
charter
book
Opposites of hire
The opposite of hire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
fire
dismiss
lay off
sack
discharge
let go
terminate
purchase
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hire