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English to English noun Example:
• he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
• skilled in the utilization of computers
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what something is used for |
• the function of an auger is to bore holes
• ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
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• he put his knowledge to good use
• patrons have their uses
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(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing |
• the consumption of energy has increased steadily
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(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; 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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exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage |
• his manipulation of his friends was scandalous
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(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property |
• we were given the use of his boat
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The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use. | source: webster1913 verb
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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
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take or consume (regularly or habitually) |
• She uses drugs rarely
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• The legislature expended its time on school questions
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seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage |
• She uses her influential friends to get jobs
• The president's wife used her good connections
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• 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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habitually do something (use only in the past tense) |
• 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
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To make use of; to convert to one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to use a chair; to use time; to use flour for food; to use water for irrigation. | source: webster1913
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To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or practice; as, he used to ride daily; -- now disused in the present tense, perhaps because of the similarity in sound, between "use to," and "used to." | source: webster1913
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