utilize
/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
u · ti · lize
ˈjuː · tə · laɪz
English Definition
v. to make practical and effective use of something
Significado en Español
utilizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sử dụng, tận dụng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “utilize”:
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A
discard
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B
waste
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C
employ
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D
ignore
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C — employ.
“utilize” means v. to make practical and effective use of something
Common questions about “utilize”
What does “utilize” mean?
utilize — v. to make practical and effective use of something. In Chinese: 利用.
How do you pronounce “utilize”?
utilize is pronounced /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: u · ti · lize.
Is “utilize” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. utilize appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
