| noun | the act of using “he warned against the use of narcotic drugs” |
| noun | what something is used for “the function of an auger is to bore holes” |
| noun | a particular service “he put his knowledge to good use” |
| noun | (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing “the consumption of energy has increased steadily” |
| noun | (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition “owls have nocturnal habits” |
| noun | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous” |
| noun | (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property “we were given the use of his boat” |
| verb | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose “use your head!” |
| verb | take or consume (regularly or habitually) “She uses drugs rarely” |
| verb | use up, consume fully “The legislature expended its time on school questions” |
| verb | seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage “She uses her influential friends to get jobs” |
| verb | avail oneself to “apply a principle” |
| verb | habitually do something (use only in the past tense) “She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally” |
| use | verb | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
| utilize | verb | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
| utilise | verb | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
| employ | verb | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
| exercise | verb | carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions |
| function | verb | serve a purpose, role, or function |
| habitual | adjective | commonly used or practiced; usual |
| habituate | verb | take or consume (regularly or habitually) |
| manipulate | verb | influence or control shrewdly or deviously |
| enjoy | verb | have benefit from |
| useable | adjective | capable of being put to use |
| usable | adjective | capable of being put to use |
| use | noun | the act of using |
| user | noun | a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something |
| usage | noun | the act of using |
| utilizable | adjective | capable of being put to a profitable or practical use |
| utilization | noun | the act of using |
| utilizer | noun | someone who puts to good use |
| utility | noun | the quality of being of practical use |
| utilisation | noun | the act of using |
| applicative | adjective | readily applicable or practical |
| applicatory | adjective | readily applicable or practical |
| application | noun | the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose |
| employment | noun | the act of using |
| habit | noun | an established custom |
| expenditure | noun | the act of consuming something |
| using | noun | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) |
| practice | noun | the exercise of a profession |
| applicable | adjective | capable of being applied; having relevance |
| usance | noun | accepted or habitual practice |