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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

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