USING Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word using. (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 | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
practice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a customary way of operation or behavior • systematic training by multiple repetitions • translating an idea into action • the exercise of a profession • knowledge of how something is usually done verb • carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions • learn by repetition • engage in a rehearsal (of) • avail oneself to • engage in or perform | ||||||||
purpose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
role | nounn | |||||||
noun • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • what something is used for • normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
usance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of exchange) • (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing • accepted or habitual practice | ||||||||