Employ and Oblige

Employ

Employ verb - To provide with a paying job.

Oblige and employ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Employ".

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Employ and oblige are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Employ" instead a verb "Oblige".

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