What is the difference in usage between "hire" and "employ"? If I paid someone to fix the door for me, can I say "I hired/employed a man to fix the door" ?
Top answer
Yes. 'Employ' is a bit more formal.
— Mister Micawber
Yes.
'Employ' is a bit more formal.
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