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• “he warned against the use of narcotic drugs“
• “skilled in the utilization of computers“

Synonyms

• usage the act of using; accepted or habitual practice ; the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written
• utilization the act of using; the state of having been made use of
• utilisation the act of using
• employment the state of being employed or having a job; the occupation for which you are paid; the act of giving someone a job ; the act of using
• exercise put to use; carry out or practice; give a workout to; do physical exercise; learn by repetition; the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; the act of using; systematic training by multiple repetitions; a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; an action, often used negatively and without consequences

• “the function of an auger is to bore holes“
• “ballet is beautiful but what use is it?“

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• function perform as expected when applied; serve a purpose, role, or function; perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) ; what something is used for; the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; a vaguely specified social event; a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
• purpose propose or intend; reach a decision; an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; what something is used for; the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
• role the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; an actor’s portrayal of someone in a play; what something is used for; normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

• “he put his knowledge to good use“
• “patrons have their uses“

• “the consumption of energy has increased steadily“

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• consumption the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) ; involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body ; (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; the act of consuming something
• economic consumption (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
• usance the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange) ; (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; accepted or habitual practice
• use of goods and services (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

• “may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition“
• “owls have nocturnal habits“
• “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair“
• “long use had hardened him to it“

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• habit put a habit on ; an established custom; (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order ; the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal); attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman’s attire) ; excessive use of drugs

• “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous“

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• manipulation exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage; the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

• “we were given the use of his boat“

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• enjoyment the pleasure felt when having a good time ; act of receiving pleasure from something ; (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

• “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“

Synonyms

• utilize put into service; convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
• utilise put into service
• apply put into service; be pertinent or relevant or applicable; ask (for something); apply to a surface; be applicable to; give or convey physically; avail oneself to; ensure observance of laws and rules; refer (a word or name) to a person or thing; apply oneself to
• employ the state of being employed or having a job; put into service; engage or hire for work

• “She uses drugs rarely“

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• habituate take or consume (regularly or habitually); make psychologically or physically used (to something)

• “The legislature expended its time on school questions“

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• expend use up, consume fully; pay out

• “She uses her influential friends to get jobs“
• “The president’s wife used her good connections“

• “apply a principle“
• “practice a religion“
• “use care when going down the stairs“
• “use your common sense“
• “practice non-violent resistance“

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• practice carry out or practice; learn by repetition; engage in a rehearsal (of) ; avail oneself to; engage in or perform; a customary way of operation or behavior; systematic training by multiple repetitions; translating an idea into action; the exercise of a profession; knowledge of how something is usually done
• apply put into service; be pertinent or relevant or applicable; ask (for something); apply to a surface; be applicable to; give or convey physically; avail oneself to; ensure observance of laws and rules; refer (a word or name) to a person or thing; apply oneself to

• “She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally“
• “I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall“
• “They used to vacation in the Bahamas“
• “she used to be his best friend and now they are enemies“