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What is another word for use? – 386 use Synonyms

    Need another word for use? Use these synonyms of use from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    utilize apply exploit employ exercise exert wield manipulate handle manage operate engage activate implement execute administer direct control guide regulate govern supervise oversee command lead conduct perform accomplish achieve effect bring about avail take advantage capitalize benefit profit harness tap mobilize deploy utilize leverage maximize optimize allocate assign devote dedicate commit invest spend disburse expend consume dissipate waste misuse abuse squander fritter apply allocate allot apportion distribute dispense mete dole administer deal distribute share apportion parcel partition divide dispense assign designate appoint nominate name specify stipulate prescribe ordain decree enact establish found institute organize arrange systematize methodize regulate adjust adapt accommodate suit fit conform harmonize reconcile coordinate balance proportion align synchronize attune modulate calibrate fine-tune manipulate influence sway persuade induce coax cajole wheedle prevail dominate command govern rule reign predominate preponderate outweigh outbalance outstrip surpass outdo outshine outclass excel surpass outdistance outpace accelerate expedite facilitate ease simplify streamline clarify elucidate interpret explain expound describe delineate portray depict render illustrate exemplify demonstrate show exhibit display expose reveal uncover disclose discover find ascertain determine decide resolve settle adjudicate arbitrate mediate negotiate bargain haggle dicker stipulate specify condition stipulate require demand exact insist claim assert declare pronounce affirm confirm verify validate substantiate prove demonstrate establish show evince betray reveal disclose discover find expose uncover lay bare strip denude divest disrobe undress shed doff cast throw fling toss hurl pitch launch project propel impel drive push shove thrust force coerce compel constrain obligate bind tie fasten secure fix attach affix annex append add annex incorporate integrate merge combine consolidate amalgamate unite join connect link associate relate correlate correspond harmonize reconcile adjust accommodate adapt conform suit fit reconcile mediate intervene intercede negotiate arbitrate moderate mitigate alleviate palliate assuage soothe calm tranquilize quiet still hush silence stifle suppress repress quell quash crush oppress overwhelm overcome vanquish defeat conquer subdue subjugate dominate master overpower outmaneuver outwit outsmart outguess outthink outplay outdo outclass surpass outstrip outdistance outpace accelerate expedite facilitate ease simplify streamline clarify elucidate interpret explain expound describe delineate portray depict render illustrate exemplify demonstrate show exhibit display expose reveal uncover disclose discover find ascertain determine decide resolve settle adjudicate arbitrate mediate negotiate bargain haggle dicker stipulate specify condition stipulate require demand exact insist claim assert declare pronounce affirm confirm verify validate substantiate prove demonstrate establish show evince betray reveal disclose discover find expose uncover.

    Meaning of use

    The primary meaning of the word "use" is to employ something for a particular purpose or to utilize something to achieve a specific goal.

    Definitions

    • To employ something for a particular purpose or to utilize something to achieve a specific goal
    • To take or utilize something for a particular purpose or in a particular way
    • To exert or apply one's powers, abilities, or efforts to accomplish something
    • To treat or handle someone or something in a particular way
    • To be in the habit