Synonyms for hire

Verb

1. hire, engage, employ

usage: engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

2. rent, hire, charter, lease, contract, undertake

usage: hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

3. lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take, get, acquire

usage: engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"