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Kyle Truman
What is the correct usage of the word "employ" when it means "use"?
I consulted "employ" from dictionaries,but I can't find how to use it exactly correct.Can you tell me how to use it precisely?Thanking you!
Nov 20, 2015 1:54 AM
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Hello
I agree with Dana. I think that "employ" is more of an academic term that you will find in textbooks, and official documents.
For example:
Company XYZ employs the following strategies and elements....
Aida N.
November 20, 2015
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Employ can be used the same way as "use" when it comes to an object. "I need to see the stars, i will employ my telescope to view them."
November 20, 2015
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