use, employ, utilize mean to put into service especially to attain an end. use implies availing oneself of something as a means or instrument to an end.

USE definition: 1. to put something such as a tool, skill, or building to a particular purpose: 2. to reduce the…. Learn more.

The words employ and utilize are common synonyms of use. While all three words mean "to put into service especially to attain an end," use implies availing oneself of something as a means …

If you have a use for something, you need it or can find something to do with it.

As a noun use means "purpose." As a verb, use means either "put to work," or "work something until there isn't anything left," unless you use your friend, meaning you exploit her.

syn: use, utilize mean to put something into action or service. use is a general word referring to the application of something to a given purpose: to use a telephone. use may also imply that …

She quickly used up (all of) her inheritance. Don't shower too long and use up (all) the hot water.

Use definition: To put into service or employ for a purpose.

USE definition: 1. If you use something, you do something with it for a particular purpose: 2. to take an amount…. Learn more.

Put into service; make work for a particular purpose or use as designed "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home "; "I can't use this tool "; "use the plastic bags to store the food "; …