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utilize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/ · UK /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

Forms: utilizes, utilizing, utilized

utilize means: To use something for a purpose.

verb

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To use something for a purpose.

  • We utilize every room in the building.
  • The team utilized local materials to build the shelter.
  • How can we utilize these skills more effectively?

How to use it: utilize something to do something (We utilize solar energy to heat the water.)

Similar words: use, employ

Common phrases: utilize something, utilize resources, utilize space, utilize technology

Questions about utilize

What does utilize mean?

To use something for a purpose.

What is utilize in other languages?

Türkçe: kullanmak · Español: utilizar · Français: utiliser · Deutsch: nutzen · Italiano: utilizzare · 日本語: 利用する

How do you pronounce utilize?

In American English /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/; in British English /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/.

How do you use utilize in a sentence?

We utilize every room in the building. The team utilized local materials to build the shelter.

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