Are you trying to hyphenate use? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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The act of using He warned against the use of narcotic drugs Skilled in the utilization of computers |
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What something is used for The function of an auger is to bore holes Ballet is beautiful but what use is it? |
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A particular service He put his knowledge to good use Patrons have their uses |
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(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing The consumption of energy has increased steadily |
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(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation May be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition Owls have nocturnal habits She had a habit twirling the ends of her hair Long use had hardened him to it |
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Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage His manipulation of his friends was scandalous |
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(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property We were given the use of his boat |
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Put into service Make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose Use your head! We only use Spanish at home I can't use this tool Apply a magnetic field here This thinking was applied to many projects How do you utilize this tool? I apply this rule to get good results Use the plastic bags to store the food He doesn't know how to use a computer |
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Take or consume (regularly or habitually) She uses drugs rarely |
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Use up, consume fully The legislature expended its time on school questions |
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Seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage She uses her influential friends to get jobs The president's wife used her good connections |
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Avail oneself to Apply a principle Practice a religion Use care when going down the stairs Use your common sense Practice non-violent resistance |
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Habitually do something (use only in the past tense) She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall They used to vacation in the Bahamas |