Imploy vs. Employ: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Imploy" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Employ," which means to provide work or utilize for a purpose.

Which is correct: Imploy or Employ
How to spell Employ?

Imploy is Incorrect

Employ is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "employee" and simply remove "ee."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Remember the prefix "em-" as in "embrace" or "embed."

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Oct 05, 2023
Associate the word with "employment," which has the "em-" prefix.

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Oct 05, 2023
Note that "I" don't employ, "em-" does.

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Oct 05, 2023
Relate the word with "employer" to reinforce the correct spelling.

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Oct 05, 2023
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Imploy and Employ Definitions
Employ
The state of being hired for a job.
She is in the employ of a reputable firm.

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Oct 05, 2023
Employ
To occupy or engage someone's attention or efforts.
The puzzle employed his mind for hours.

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Oct 05, 2023
Employ
To provide work to (someone) for pay
Agreed to employ the job applicant.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To engage the attention or activity of; occupy
Employed himself for an hour reading blogs.

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Apr 26, 2023
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Employ
To put (something) to use or service
Employed a pen to open the package.
Employed her skills in the new job.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To devote (time, for example) to an activity or purpose
Employed several months in learning Swahili.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
The state of being an employee; employment.
The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
(obsolete) The act of employing someone or making use of something; employment.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To hire (somebody for work or a job).
Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To use; to have in service; to cause to be engaged in doing something; - often followed by in, about, on, or upon, and sometimes by to; as: (a) To make use of, as an instrument, a means, a material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply; as, to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies.
This is a day in which the thoughts . . . ought to be employed on serious subjects.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
To occupy; as, to employ time in study.
Jonathan . . . and Jahaziah . . . were employed about this matter.
Thy vineyard must employ the sturdy steerTo turn the glebe.

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Apr 26, 2023
Employ
That which engages or occupies a person; fixed or regular service or business; employment.
The whole employ of body and of mind.

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Employ
The state of being employed or having a job;
They are looking for employment
He was in the employ of the city

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Employ
Put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
Use your head!
We only use Spanish at home
I can't make use of this tool
Apply a magnetic field here
This thinking was applied to many projects
How do you utilize this tool?
I apply this rule to get good results
Use the plastic bags to store the food
He doesn't know how to use a computer

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Employ
Engage or hire for work;
They hired two new secretaries in the department
How many people has she employed?

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Employ
To hire someone for work.
The company plans to employ 50 new staff members.

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Oct 05, 2023
Employ
To utilize something for a purpose.
He employs a unique method in teaching.

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Oct 05, 2023
Employ
To put into use or service.
The chef employs various spices to enhance flavor.

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Oct 05, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Employ?
It depends on context, but commonly "a" or "the."

Janet White
Oct 05, 2023
Why is it called Employ?
It's derived from the Latin "implicare," meaning "to engage."

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Oct 05, 2023
What is the plural form of Employ?
Verbs don't have plurals, but the noun form, "employs," can be used to mean instances of employment.

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Oct 05, 2023
What is the root word of Employ?
The root is the Old French "employer," from Latin "implicare."

Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Is Employ a negative or positive word?
"Employ" is neutral; it describes an action or state.

Janet White
Oct 05, 2023
What is the singular form of Employ?
"Employ" is already in its singular form.

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Oct 05, 2023
Is Employ a vowel or consonant?
"Employ" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.

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Oct 05, 2023
Is the Employ term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.

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Oct 05, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Employ?
The second syllable "ploy" is stressed.

Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Employ?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on context.

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Oct 05, 2023
Is Employ an abstract noun?
In its noun form, referring to the state of being employed, it can be considered abstract.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Which determiner is used with Employ?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," etc. can be used.

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Oct 05, 2023
How is Employ used in a sentence?
"Many companies employ innovative strategies to boost sales."

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Oct 05, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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