utilize — to make practical and effective use of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make practical and effective use of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother learned to utilize TikTok to become a famous cooking influencer at age 80.
- The company decided to utilize the empty parking lot as a drive-in movie theater.
- He tried to utilize his pet cat as a alarm clock, but it only worked when it was hungry.
utilize
VERB[/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/]
to make practical and effective use of something
He utilized every available resource to finish the project.
The team utilized every tool they could find. (UTILITY + USE = UTILIZE → to make useful use of something)
Utilize your resources, maximize their value, and realize your goals.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'utiliser', derived from Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful' or 'profitable', which comes from 'uti' meaning 'to use'.
Breakdown
util- (useful, from Latin utilis) + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to make or become') = utilize
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📝Examples
“My grandmother learned to utilize TikTok to become a famous cooking influencer at age 80.”
“The company decided to utilize the empty parking lot as a drive-in movie theater.”
“He tried to utilize his pet cat as a alarm clock, but it only worked when it was hungry.”
“Students should utilize the library's resources to improve their academic performance.”
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