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  1. word choice - Using "utilize" instead of "use"? - English Language ...

    Apr 6, 2011 · My friend has been raising a ruckus about the abuse of the word "utilize" in place of the word "use." He complains that it just makes your sentences sound pretentious. u·ti·lize …

  2. When to use "use" and when to use "utilize" in a sentence?

    Always prefer utilize in business correspondence or, more generally, whenever you're trying to make yourself sound more intelligent. It's just so much sexier than writing use - ugh! Gross!

  3. Utilise or Utilize - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 3, 2016 · I am writing in UK English and would like to confirm that we use utilise instead of utilize. I cannot seem to find a answer for this online.

  4. meaning - Difference between "leverage" and "utilize" - English ...

    Oct 15, 2011 · Sooner or later, you want to leverage Zend_Application better by creating your own resource plugins. Can leverage above be replaced by utilize?

  5. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 4, 2020 · Both of "adopt" and "use" can represent utilize something. What is the difference? I feel "adopt" is more formal, but I am not sure of my feelings. For instance, I am writing an …

  6. What is the difference between "use" and "utilize"? [duplicate]

    May 18, 2015 · Closed 9 years ago. What is the difference between "use" and "utilize"? Which one is more common? utilize : to use something in an effective way "The vitamins come in a …

  7. "Use" vs. "usage" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 3, 2013 · I've always understood utilization to mean "used in a manner other than intended". i.e., One might use a hammer to drive or remove a nail, or utilize a hammer as a door stop or …

  8. something "to utilize" or "for utilizing" or "for utilization"?

    Apr 12, 2018 · I want to choose a title for my article. In this article I have investigated the characteristics of some special buildings in modern countries and I want to utilize them for …

  9. word choice - Has "utilise" lost its meaning in America? - English ...

    Apr 12, 2011 · My Webster's says utilize |ˈyoōtlˌīz| verb [ trans. ] make practical and effective use of : vitamin C helps your body utilize the iron present in your diet. USAGE Utilize, borrowed in …

  10. Synonym for "utilize" that means "to use without waste"

    Apr 2, 2011 · I'm looking for a synonym for utilize that sounds less dry and emphasizes that nothing is being wasted. "The program utilized all the supercomputer's resources." Ideally, this …