make use of

Idioms  

1. Utilize, use, as in I hope readers will make use of this dictionary. This expression dates from the late 1500s. Shakespeare had it in The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2:4).

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Example Sentences

The coziness comes from structure: meals designed to nourish through cold months, to make use of preserved ingredients, to create warmth without extravagance.

From Salon

But early boarding has become one of the most coveted ones: It mainly has to do with the move by airlines almost two decades ago to charge for checked baggage, which prompted travelers to increasingly bring their luggage on the plane and make use of the overheard bin space.

From MarketWatch

Currently, you can only make use of that exception for early withdrawals from traditional IRA accounts, or you can take Roth IRA contributions out at any time without taxes or penalties.

From MarketWatch

You used to have to stop making contributions while you had an active loan, which effectively stalled your retirement savings, but now you can continue saving while you make use of a little bit of the cash you have saved.

From MarketWatch

Many U.K. grocers see their biggest share of sales during the period and make use of promotions and discounts for a boost.

From The Wall Street Journal

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