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October 4, 2017
CONFUSING WORDS (MORNING & MOURNING)
October 11, 2017

CONFUSING WORDS (Hire & Dismiss & Resign)

A. HIRE:

Example:

My company will hire new employees to satisfy the needs of its expansion.

Meaning:

Employ someone.

B. DISMISS:

Example:

They dismissed him for his poor performance at work.

Meaning:

Make someone leave a job. (officially)

Note:

There are also some other informal verbs such as “sack” and “fire” but “dismiss” is more formal.

C. RESIGN:

Example:

She resigned from her job because of stress.

Meaning:

To officially leave your job. (by telling your boss or presenting a notice)

 

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