utilize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Usage
What is another way to say utilize? To utilize something is to put it to use or turn it to profitable account. How is utilize different from use? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- half-utilized adjective
- nonutilized adjective
- overutilize verb (used with object)
- preutilizable adjective
- preutilize verb (used with object)
- quasi-utilized adjective
- reutilize verb (used with object)
- underutilized adjective
- unutilizable adjective
- unutilized adjective
- utilizable adjective
- utilization noun
- utilizer noun
- well-utilized adjective
Etymology
Origin of utilize
First recorded in 1800–10; from French utiliser, equivalent to utile “useful” ( utile ) + -iser -ize
Example Sentences
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Banks that utilize these systems bear the cost, as opposed to a deposit insurance system where the costs of failed banks are spread among all banks and, ultimately, all taxpayers.
From Barron's
I would utilize the services of an attorney to draw up the contract and to follow up on any legal matters mandated by the state.
From MarketWatch
Gartner management conveyed on their November earnings call that AI disruption is “extremely small,” and that clients have actually utilized the company to assist with their own AI strategies.
From MarketWatch
County Fire Department said they weren’t aware of the resource during the Eaton fire and therefore didn’t utilize FireGuard’s data or maps.
From Los Angeles Times
Amazon has been investing heavily in delivery and fulfillment logistics, utilizing automation and robotics to drive warehouse traffic improvements and inventory efficiency.
From MarketWatch
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