USES Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word uses. (close relations)
Definition of USES
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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 | ||||||||