What does HIRES mean?

Parts of Speech

hires is a verb.

Definitions

hires means to employ someone to work for pay or to obtain the temporary use of something in exchange for payment.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈhaɪrz/

UK: /ˈhaɪəz/

Origin and Usage

The word hires has its origin in Middle English, from Old English hyrian, of Germanic origin. It has been in use since the 14th century.

The word is commonly used in business settings to refer to the act of employing someone for a job or to obtain the temporary use of something in exchange for payment.

Synonyms

• employ
• recruit
• engage
• lease
• rent

Related Words

• hider
• heirs
• shier
• shire
• sireh

Example Sentences

• The company hires new employees every year to keep up with the demand.
• She was hired as a consultant to help with the project.
• The equipment was hired for the duration of the event.