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MISUSES Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word misuses. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MISUSES

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applies
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

appropriates
verbv
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

benefits
noun, adjectiven, adj
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

employs
verbv
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

handles
nounn
noun

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

verb

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• interact in a certain way

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

• handle effectively

• show and train

operates
verbv
verb

• direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

• perform as expected when applied

• handle and cause to function

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

• keep engaged

• perform surgery on

treats
nounn
noun

• something considered choice to eat

• an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

verb

• interact in a certain way

• subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

• provide treatment for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• provide with a gift or entertainment

• provide with choice or abundant food or drink

• engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement

• regard or consider in a specific way

uses
verbv
noun

• the act of using

• what something is used for

• a particular service

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

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

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

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

verb

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

• take or consume (regularly or habitually)

• use up, consume fully

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

• avail oneself to

• habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)

utilizes
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)

Alternatives for APPLIES

Alternatives for APPROPRIATES

Alternatives for BENEFITS

Alternatives for EMPLOYS

Alternatives for HANDLES

Alternatives for OPERATES

Alternatives for TREATS

Alternatives for USES

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