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utilize

verb
uti·​lize | \ ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce utilize (audio) \
utilized; utilizing

Definition of utilize

transitive verb

: to make use of : turn to practical use or account I'm a great person for utilizing waste power— Robert Frost

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Other Words from utilize

utilizable \ ˈyü-​tə-​ˌlī-​zə-​bəl How to pronounce utilizable (audio) \ adjective
utilization \ ˌyü-​tə-​lə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce utilization (audio) \ noun
utilizer \ ˈyü-​tə-​ˌlī-​zər How to pronounce utilizer (audio) \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for utilize

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. willing to use any means to achieve her ends employ suggests the use of a person or thing that is available but idle, inactive, or disengaged. looking for better ways to employ their skills utilize may suggest the discovery of a new, profitable, or practical use for something. an old wooden bucket utilized as a planter

Examples of utilize in a Sentence

Many of the library's resources are not utilized by townspeople. we must utilize all the tools at our disposal

Recent Examples on the Web

Miami first-year head coach Brian Flores has installed a new hybrid defense that reduces the number of traditional linebackers on the field from three to two while utilizing more defensive backs an increasing amount of time. oregonlive, "Miami Dolphins trade former Oregon Duck Kiko Alonso to the New Orleans Saints: Report," 1 Sep. 2019 Plans about how to utilize the site are currently being developed by city staff, city spokeswoman Eliza Papazian said. Lila Seidman, Glendale News-Press, "Glendale to spend $25M on pair of properties for affordable-housing development," 30 Aug. 2019 Hopefully, this is the direction 214 Projects will be utilized for in the future. Dallas News, "A Dallas art gallery examines identity in 'How It Looks To Be You In Egyptian Cotton'," 23 Aug. 2019 Do corporations utilize their control of airwaves and internet service providers, of publishing and online platforms, to favor certain messages and bury others? Jacob Bacharach, The New Republic, "Who Gets to Speak Freely?," 21 Aug. 2019 What’s more, utilizing social media is a crucial way to reach Gen Z customers, the first wave of consumers who effectively grew up online. Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartzy, "The future of fashion will be run by influencers," 10 Aug. 2019 Goodwin may not have a roster spot secured, but the guess here is Shanahan wants to utilize his elite speed in a more specialized role. Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers’ roster: Which players should be worried about making the team?," 24 July 2019 Her first book, Career Diary of a Caterer, was published in 2007 as part of a career guide series, and is utilized in culinary courses across the country. Sarah Menkedick, Longreads, "The First Book," 24 July 2019 For more than a decade, spacecraft landing on Mars have utilized images taken from orbit by HiRISE (High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment), operated out of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, to select their landing sites. Timothy Swindle, The Conversation, "Mapping the Moon for Apollo," 15 July 2019

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First Known Use of utilize

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for utilize

French utiliser, from utile

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More Definitions for utilize

utilize

verb

English Language Learners Definition of utilize

formal : to use (something) for a particular purpose

utilize

verb
uti·​lize | \ ˈyü-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce utilize (audio) \
utilized; utilizing

Kids Definition of utilize

: to make use of especially for a certain job We had to utilize our navigation skills to find our way.

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