noun the act of using.
— synonyms: usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
noun what something is used for.
— synonyms: function, purpose, role
noun a particular service.
noun (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.
— synonyms: consumption, economic_consumption, usance, use_of_goods_and_services
noun (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation.
— synonyms: habit
noun exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.
— synonyms: manipulation
noun (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property.
— synonyms: enjoyment
verb put into service.
— synonyms: utilize, utilise, apply, employ
verb take or consume (regularly or habitually).
— synonyms: habituate
verb use up, consume fully.
— synonyms: expend
verb seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage.
verb avail oneself to.
— synonyms: practice, apply
verb habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (use only in the past tense).
Examples
“The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.”