utilize

Meaning

Alternative spelling of utilise.

Synonyms

use

employ

utilise

apply

make use of

exploit

take advantage of

harness

avail

turn to good account

grab

seize

hunt

capture

catch

consume

deploy

grasp

grip

hold

need

occupy

ply

receive

require

spend

take

take hold of

wear

wield

work

make use

grab onto

price

applied

reclaim

avail oneself of

engage

jump at

practical use

change

put into order

exploitation

capitalise

based on

exercise

utilization

act

leverage

enjoy

manipulate

modify

value

put to use

operate

piggyback

take advantage

practice

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/

Etymology

From French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”).