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   Use

   verb

   • 1. take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose or achieving a result; employ: "she used her key to open the front door" Similar utilizemake use ofavail oneself ofemployworkoperatewieldplyapplymaneuvermanipulateput to useput into servicefind a use forresort toexerciseemployapplyexertbring into playpracticeimplementdraw on
   • ▪ treat (someone) in a particular way: "use your troops well and they will not let you down" Similar managehandletreatbehave towardact towardconduct oneself towarddeal with
   • ▪ exploit (a person or situation) for one's own advantage: "I couldn't help feeling that she was using me" Similar take advantage ofexploitmake use ofmanipulatetake liberties withcapitalize onprofit fromtrade onmilkimpose onabusemisusemistreatmaltreattreat lightlytrifle withplay withinformal:cash in onbleedwalk all overplay someone for a sucker
   • ▪ apply (a name or title) to oneself: "she still used her maiden name professionally"
   • ▪ take (an illegal drug): "they were using heroin daily"
   • 2. take or consume (an amount) from a limited supply: "we have used all the available funds" Similar consumeget throughgo throughexhaustdepleteexpendspendwastefritter awaysquanderdissipate
   • 3. describing an action or state of affairs that was done repeatedly or existed for a period in the past: "this road used to be a dirt track" Similar exerciseemployapplyexertbring into playpracticeimplementdraw on
   • 4. be or become familiar with someone or something through experience: "she was used to getting what she wanted"
   • 5. one would like or benefit from: informal "I could use another cup of coffee"

   noun

   • 1. the action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose: "modern trains are now in use" Similar utilizationapplicationusageemploymentoperationmanipulationmaneuveringexploitationmanipulationabusemisusemistreatmentmaltreatment
   • ▪ the ability or power to exercise or manipulate one's mind or body: "the horse lost the use of his hind legs"
   • ▪ a purpose for or way in which something can be used: "the herb has various culinary uses" Similar neednecessitycalldemandoccasionpurposereasoncausegroundsjustificationrequirementexcuse
   • 2. the value or advantage of something: "what's the use of crying?" Similar usefulnessadvantagebenefitserviceutilityhelpgoodgainavailprofitvalueworthpointobjectmotiveaimgoalpurposesensereason
   • ▪ the benefit or profit of lands, especially lands that are in the possession of another who holds them solely for the beneficiary. historical
   • 3. the habitual consumption of a drug: "theft and dealing financed their heroin use"
   • 4. the characteristic ritual and liturgy of a Christian Church or diocese.

   Word Origin Middle English: the noun from Old French us, from Latin usus, from uti ‘to use’; the verb from Old French user, based on Latin uti.

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2. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › useuse | meaning of use in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Linguistics, Drug culture use1 /juːz/ S1 W1 verb 1 use something [ transitive] if you use a particular tool, method, service, ability etc, you do something with that tool, by means of that method etc, for a particular purpose Can I use your phone?

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionuse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of use verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to be able to use something for a purpose, and get an advantage from doing so She'll be able to put her languages to good use in her new job. Definition of use noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › useuse - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 26, 2024 · A function; a purpose for which something may be employed. This tool has many uses. Occasion or need to employ; necessity. I have no further use for these textbooks. ( obsolete, rare) Interest for lent money; premium paid for the use of something; usury . ( archaic) Continued or repeated practice; usage; habit.

6. thecontentauthority.com › blog › how-to-use-define-in-a-sentenceHow To Use “Define” In A Sentence: Breaking Down Usage

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   While “define” is primarily used as a verb, it is worth mentioning that it can also function as a noun or an adjective in certain contexts. As a noun, “define” refers to a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase. As an adjective, it describes something that clearly defines or outlines a concept.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › useUSE - 80 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to use. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of use. Do you know how to use a chain saw? Please use the back door when making deliveries. You'll have to use all your strength to force open that door. Synonyms. make use of. put to use. operate. employ. work.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionuse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of use noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.