USE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
use
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.
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- His manipulation of his friends was scandalous.
A pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition.
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- She had a habit twirling the ends of her hair.
- Long use had hardened him to it.
The act of using.
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- He warned against the use of narcotic drugs.
- Skilled in the utilization of computers.
What something is used for.
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- The function of an auger is to bore holes.
- Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
A particular service.
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- He put his knowledge to good use.
- Patrons have their uses.
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property.
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- We were given the use of his boat.
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.
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- The consumption of energy has increased steadily.
Use up, consume fully.
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- The legislature expended its time on school questions.
Put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.
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- Use your head!
- We only use Spanish at home.
- I can't make use of this tool.
- Apply a magnetic field here.
- This thinking was applied.
Take or consume (regularly or habitually).
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- She uses drugs rarely.
Habitually do something (use only in the past tense).
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- She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally.
- I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall.
- They used to vacation in the Bahamas.
Avail oneself to.
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- Apply a principle.
- Practice a religion.
- Use care when going down the stairs.
- Use your common sense.
- Practice non-violent resistance.
Seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage.
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- She uses her influential friends to get jobs.
- The president's wife used her good connections.
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