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Utilise: meaning, definitions and examples

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utilise

 

[ ˈjuːtɪlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in daily life

To make practical and effective use of something. It is commonly used in British English.

Synonyms

apply, employ, make use of, use, utilize

Examples of usage

  • He was able to utilise his skills to help the team succeed.
  • She decided to utilise her free time by learning a new language.
  • The company aims to utilise sustainable materials in their products.
  • It is important to utilise resources efficiently in order to reduce waste.
  • The teacher encouraged the students to utilise the library for research purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "utilise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilizar

🇮🇳 उपयोग करना

🇩🇪 nutzen

🇮🇩 menggunakan

🇺🇦 використовувати

🇵🇱 używać

🇯🇵 利用する (りようする)

🇫🇷 utiliser

🇪🇸 utilizar

🇹🇷 kullanmak

🇰🇷 사용하다 (sayonghada)

🇸🇦 استعمال

🇨🇿 použít

🇸🇰 použiť

🇨🇳 使用 (shǐyòng)

🇸🇮 uporabiti

🇮🇸 nota

🇰🇿 пайдалану

🇬🇪 გამოყენება (gamoyeneba)

🇦🇿 istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 utilizar

Etymology

The word 'utilise' originated from the Latin word 'utile', meaning useful. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. Over time, 'utilise' has become a popular term in British English, often used to emphasize the practical and efficient use of resources or skills.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,150, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.