use

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

To employ something for a purpose.

Example Sentences

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

She used her phone to call a taxi.

Example Expressions

make use of

Synonyms

employ, utilize, apply, operate, exploit, handle

Entry 1

employ, utilize, apply, operate

Entry 2

apply, utilize, employ, exploit, handle

Antonyms

avoid, neglect, ignore, waste

Entry 1

avoid, neglect, ignore

Entry 2

neglect, waste, ignore

Collocations

use properly, use effectively, use for, put to use, make use of, use time, use opportunity, use resources

Entry 1

use properly, use effectively, use for, put to use, make use of

Entry 2

use time, use opportunity, use resources, use effectively