engage (v)
enlist (v)

Definition: hire for work or assistance
Example: engage aid, help, services, or support.

appoint (v)
charge (v)

Definition: assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
Example: He was appointed deputy manager. She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance.

apply (v)
employ (v)
use (v)
utilise (v)
utilize (v)

Definition: put into service
Example: use your head!. we only use Spanish at home. I can't use 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.

employ (v)
engage (v)
hire (v)

Definition: engage or hire for work
Example: They hired two new secretaries in the department. How many people has she employed?.

recruit (v)

Definition: seek to employ
Example: The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants.