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utilise

Utilise (verb) means to make use of; to use.

verb
1
To make use of; to use.
2
To make useful; to find a practical use for.
3
To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
4
To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended.
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Etymology

From French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”). Attested c. 1810.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of utilise?

"utilise" (verb) means to make use of; to use.

What are the different meanings of utilise?

"utilise" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make use of; to use; 2. To make useful; to find a practical use for; 3. To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

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