Antonyms for utilize

Grammar : Verb

Spell : yoot-l-ahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈyut lˌaɪz

Definition of utilize

Origin : 1807, from French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile "usable," from Latin utilis "usable," from uti (see use (v.)).
Utilize is fast antiquating improve, in the sense of 'turn to account.' [Fitzedward Hall, "Modern English," 1873]

verb make use of

Example sentences :

Should there be an attempt to utilize the political machinery of the time?
Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

"I feel that I can utilize the time better by reading," I replied.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

Third, do not be afraid to utilize commonplace facts and illustrations.
Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

It makes us feel that discipline is unnecessary, if we utilize the right methods.
Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

"I don't see my way to utilize your services," he said, with cold finality.
Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad

I only wish I had a grandfather, and wouldn't I utilize him!
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

He resolved to utilize it in the construction of the chancel screen.
Extract from : « Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account of Romsey Abbey » by Thomas Perkins

I am tempted to utilize your talent for that sort of thing once more.
Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford

What should we do with wax if we did not know how to utilize it?
Extract from : « Spontaneous Activity in Education » by Maria Montessori

In the case of Cutbush there was a strong desire to utilize chemistry in manufacture.
Extract from : « James Cutbush » by Edgar F. Smith

Synonyms for utilize

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