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u·til·ize
 utilize
- pronunciation:
- yu
t
laIz
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
utilized, utilizes, utilizing |
| definition: |
to put to a particular use; use.
The poet utilizes metaphor to make the images in the poem more vivid.His mother wishes he would utilize his brain in connection with his school work rather than video games.- synonyms:
- apply, employ, use
- similar words:
- avail oneself of, bestow, bring into play, capitalize on, exercise, exploit, occupy, practice, take advantage of
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| related words: |
capitalize, embrace, put, seize, take, tap, work |
| derivations: |
utilizable (adj.), utilization (n.), utilizer (n.) |
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