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USE Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word use. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word use. (close relations)
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apply
verbv
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• ask (for something)

• coat, cover or smear a surface with

• be applicable to; as to an analysis

• give or convey physically

• avail oneself to

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

• apply oneself to

employ
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being employed or having a job

verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• engage or hire for work

employment
nounn
noun

• the state of being employed or having a job

• the occupation for which you are paid

• the act of giving someone a job

• the act of using

usage
nounn
noun

• the act of using

• accepted or habitual practice

• the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written

utilise
verbv
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

utilize
verbv
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)

benefit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• financial assistance in time of need

• something that aids or promotes well-being

• a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

• derive a benefit from

• be beneficial for

consumption
nounn
noun

• the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

• involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body

• (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

• the act of consuming something

engage
verbv
verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

enjoyment
nounn
noun

• the pleasure felt when having a good time

• act of receiving pleasure from something

• (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

exercise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

• the act of using

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

• (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

• an action, often used negatively and without consequences

verb

• put to use

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

• give a workout to

• do physical exercise

• learn by repetition

expend
verbv
verb

• use up, consume fully

• pay out

exploit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a notable achievement

verb

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• draw from; make good use of

• work excessively hard

function
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

• what something is used for

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

verb

• perform as expected when applied

• serve a purpose, role, or function

• perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

good
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

noun

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

adjective satellite

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

habit
nounn
noun

• an established custom

• (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

• a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

• the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

• attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

• excessive use of drugs

verb

• put a habit on

habituate
verbv
verb

• take or consume (regularly or habitually)

• make psychologically or physically used (to something)

manipulation
nounn
noun

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

• the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

note
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief written record

• a short personal letter

• a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound

• a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling

• a characteristic emotional quality

• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

• a comment or instruction (usually added)

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time

verb

• make mention of

• notice or perceive

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• make a written note of

point
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a geometric element that has position but no extension

• the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

• a brief version of the essential meaning of something

• an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

• a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• an instant of time

• the object of an activity

• a V shape

• a very small circular shape

• the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest

• a promontory extending out into a large body of water

• a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

• a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect

• an outstanding characteristic

• sharp end

• any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass

• a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch

• one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan

• a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations

• a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

• the dot at the left of a decimal fraction

• the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip

• a distinguishing or individuating characteristic

• the gun muzzle's direction

• a wall socket

• a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs

verb

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• be oriented

• direct into a position for use

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• be a signal for or a symptom of

• sail close to the wind

• mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics

• mark with diacritics

• mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

• be positionable in a specified manner

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle

• give a point to

• repair the joints of bricks

Best Hypernyms For USE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for use, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
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Phrases (1)
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