utilise
Academic Word List, sublist 6.
About 0.77 uses per million words.
Meaning
- verb To make use of; to use.
- verb To make useful; to find a practical use for.
- verb To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
- verb To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended.
Similar words
use apply utilize employ using avail operate benefit devote spend
Often followed by
the a their this it them these all its his
Word family
utilisation utilised utiliser utilisers utilises utilising utilities utility utilization utilize
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