Meaning of 'use'

verb

to take or consume regularly or habitually

Example: "I use drugs regularly."

Synonyms: habituate

verb

to habitually do something, only in the past tense

Example: "I used to call my parents every week but now I call only occasionally."

verb

to seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

Example: "We use influential friends to meet influential people."

noun

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

Synonyms: manipulation

noun

in psychology, an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation

Synonyms: habit

noun

the act of using

Example: "We warned against the use of narcotic drugs."

Synonyms: usage employment exercise utilization utilisation

noun

what something is used for

Synonyms: function role purpose

noun

a particular service

Example: "I put their knowledge to good use."

noun

the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

Example: "We were given the use of the boat."

Synonyms: enjoyment

noun

in economics, the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

Example: "Automobile use is up this quarter."

Synonyms: consumption

verb

to put into service

Example: "We used horses to patrol the streets."

Synonyms: employ apply utilise utilize