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use
The act of using
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noun
The act of using
“He warned against the use of narcotic drugs”
noun
What something is used for
“The function of an auger is to bore holes”
noun
A particular service
“He put his knowledge to good use”
noun
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
“The consumption of energy has increased steadily”
noun
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
“Owls have nocturnal habits”
noun
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
“His manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
noun
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
“We were given the use of his boat”
verb
Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
“Use your head!”
verb
Take or consume (regularly or habitually)
“She uses drugs rarely”
verb
Seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
“She uses her influential friends to get jobs”
verb
Avail oneself to
“Apply a principle”
verb
Habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
“She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally”
verb
Use up (resources or materials)
“This car consumes a lot of gas”
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He warned against the use of narcotic drugs
Skilled in the utilization of computers
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
He put his knowledge to good use
Patrons have their uses
The consumption of energy has increased steadily
Owls have nocturnal habits
She had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
Long use had hardened him to it
His manipulation of his friends was scandalous
We were given the use of his boat
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
She uses drugs rarely
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
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
This car consumes a lot of gas
We exhausted our savings
They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
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