Empregar
Example: Ela decidiu empregar suas habilidades para melhorar o projeto.
Definition
"Empregar" means to use or apply something, such as skills, tools, or resources, for a specific purpose. For example, in the phrase 'Ela decidiu empregar suas habilidades para melhorar o projeto,' it means she decided to utilize her skills to improve the project.
Etymology
The word "empregar" comes from the Latin word 'implicare,' meaning to involve or entangle. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean applying or putting something into use. Did you know that the root hints at the idea of 'engaging' or 'involving' resources actively?
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"Empregar" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 111 commonly used words.
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