To employ an object, often to reach a certain goal; to put into service.
The act of using something.
Act through which a subordinated work contract starts.
A pattern of behavior inherited or acquired through frequent repetition.
To take or consume (regularly or habitually).
To seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage.
To consume fully.
To avail oneself to (e.g. a principle, a religion, common sense, etc.).
(only in the past tense) to do something habitually.
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
a pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"
a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"
take or consume (regularly); "She uses drugs rarely"
conduct oneself toward; treat or handle; "You can't use people to achieve your own evil plans!"
seek or achieve an end by using; "She uses her influential friends to get jobs"
the exercise of a right to benefits; "we were given the use of his boat"; "deprived of the enjoyment of civil rights"
use up, consume fully; " The legislature expended its time on school questions."
the act of using; "the steps were worn from years of use"
put into service; make work; make use of of employ for a particular purpose: "use your head!" "I can't make use of 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"
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one''s own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"
use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"
put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can''t make use of this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied
take or consume (regularly or habitually); "She uses drugs rarely"
habitually do something (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"
avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
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"
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
the act of using
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use up, consume fully
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
habitually do something (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
