use; utilize; utilise; apply; employ




put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

"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"

Types:
  • give; dedicate; consecrate; commit; devote
  • play
  • play
  • pull out all the stops
  • put; assign
  • ply
  • address
  • waste
  • misapply; misuse
  • avail
  • overuse; overdrive
  • cannibalize; cannibalise
  • recycle; reprocess; reuse
  • exploit; work
  • exploit; tap
  • strain; extend
  • exert; exercise
  • enjoy
  • take
  • share
  • work; put to work
  • implement
  • fall back; resort; recur


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