Synonyms for Use
13 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Use" (noun) include usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise.
Noun
the act of using
"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs" "skilled in the utilization of computers"
Synonyms
usageutilizationutilisationemploymentexercise
Broader
activity
what something is used for
"the function of an auger is to bore holes" "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
Synonyms
functionpurposerole
Broader
utility
a particular service
"he put his knowledge to good use" "patrons have their uses"
Broader
utility
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
"the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
Synonyms
consumptioneconomic consumptionusanceuse of goods and services
Broader
demand
(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"
Synonyms
habit
Broader
custom
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
"his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
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manipulation
Broader
influence
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
"we were given the use of his boat"
Synonyms
enjoyment
Broader
legal right
Verb
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"
Synonyms
utilizeutiliseapplyemploy
More specific
giveplaypull out all the stopsputplyaddresswastemisapplyavailoverusecannibalizerecycleexploitstrainexert
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
"She uses drugs rarely"
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habituate
More specific
drinkboard
Broader
consume
use up, consume fully
"The legislature expended its time on school questions"
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expend
More specific
pervertabusesparetakewaste
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"
More specific
trespass
Broader
exploit
avail oneself to
"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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practiceapply
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follow
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"
Broader
act
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