Synonyms of USE

the act of using

• USAGE6
• UTILIZATION20
• EMPLOYMENT19
• EXERCISE17

Not playable in Scrabble US: UTILISATION.

what something is used for

• FUNCTION13
• PURPOSE11
• ROLE4

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

• CONSUMPTION17
• USANCE8

Also: economic consumption, use of goods and services.

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

• HABIT10

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

• MANIPULATION16

(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

• ENJOYMENT21

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• UTILIZE16
• UTILISE7
• APPLY12
• EMPLOY13

take or consume (regularly or habitually)

• HABITUATE14

use up, consume fully

• EXPEND16

avail oneself to

• PRACTICE14
• APPLY12