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noun : USES
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" ;
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2. (
) 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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3. (
) a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses" ;
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4. (
) (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" ;
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6. (
) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous" ;
verb : USES
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) 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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4. (
) 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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5. (
) 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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6. (
) habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (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"; "she used to be his best friend and now they are enemies" ;
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