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hired

The correct spelling is hired.

How to pronounce hired

/ˈhaɪəd/
verb

IPA: /ˈhaɪəd/

Say it like: Hir-ed

The correct spelling is hired. To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. For example: "We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down."

Usage Examples

We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down.

The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers.

They hired themselves out as day laborers.  They hired out their basement for Inauguration week.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
  2. 2.To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
  3. 3.To exchange the services of for remuneration.
  4. 4.To accomplish by paying for services.
  5. 5.To accept employment.

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