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utilize

/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
u · ti · lize ˈjuː · tə · laɪz
English Definition
v. to make practical and effective use of something
中文释义
利用
Significado en Español
utilizar
한국어 뜻
활용하다, 이용하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sử dụng, tận dụng
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Example Sentence

They utilized new technology to improve efficiency.

他们利用新技术来提高效率。

Synonyms
use employ apply
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “utilize”:

  1. A discard
  2. B waste
  3. C employ
  4. D ignore
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C — employ. “utilize” means v. to make practical and effective use of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever old farmer learned how to ______ every single part of the plant.

  1. A waste
  2. B ignore
  3. C utilize
  4. D destroy
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C — utilize. “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.

How do you use “utilize” in a sentence?

They utilized new technology to improve efficiency. (他们利用新技术来提高效率。)

What are synonyms for “utilize”?

use, employ, apply — all close in meaning to utilize (v. to make practical and effective use of something).

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.

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