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utilize

//ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz//

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

formal

Note for utilize

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Forms

present (v1)
utilize
past (v2)
utilized
past participle (v3)
utilized
present participle
utilizing
3rd person singular
utilizes

Definitions

  1. 1.US, Canada, and Oxford British English standard spelling of utilise.

    • We must utilize our resources more efficiently.
    • The program can be utilized for educational purposes.
    • The scientists utilized advanced technology in their research.

Frequency

Overall

Rare· #4011

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Synonyms

Etymology

From French utiliser

From Italian utilizzare

From utile (“useful”)

From Latin ūtilis

From ūtī (“use”).

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