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Use

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Definitions for Use

noun
the act of using
Synonyms
usage utilization utilisation employment exercise
Examples
  1. he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
  2. skilled in the utilization of computers
noun
what something is used for
Synonyms
function purpose role
Examples
  1. the function of an auger is to bore holes
  2. ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
noun
a particular service
Examples
  1. he put his knowledge to good use
  2. patrons have their uses
noun
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Synonyms
consumption economic consumption usance use of goods and services
Examples
  1. the consumption of energy has increased steadily
noun
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
Synonyms
habit
Examples
  1. may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
  2. owls have nocturnal habits
  3. she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
  4. long use had hardened him to it
noun
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Synonyms
manipulation
Examples
  1. his manipulation of his friends was scandalous
noun
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
Synonyms
enjoyment
Examples
  1. we were given the use of his boat
verb
put into service
Synonyms
utilize utilise apply employ
Examples
  1. make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  2. use your head!
  3. we only use Spanish at home
  4. I can't use this tool
  5. Apply a magnetic field here
  6. This thinking was applied to many projects
  7. How do you utilize this tool?
  8. I apply this rule to get good results
  9. use the plastic bags to store the food
  10. He doesn't know how to use a computer
verb
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
Synonyms
habituate
Examples
  1. She uses drugs rarely
verb
use up, consume fully
Synonyms
expend
Examples
  1. The legislature expended its time on school questions
verb
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Examples
  1. She uses her influential friends to get jobs
  2. The president's wife used her good connections
verb
avail oneself to
Synonyms
practice apply
Examples
  1. apply a principle
  2. practice a religion
  3. use care when going down the stairs
  4. use your common sense
  5. practice non-violent resistance
verb
habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (use only in the past tense)
Examples
  1. She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally
  2. I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall
  3. They used to vacation in the Bahamas
  4. she used to be his best friend and now they are enemies

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