Definition of make use - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
usageutilize something for a purpose
- She decided to make use of the old tools in the garage..
2.
put to workexploit or take advantage of something
- He made use of his position to gain favors..
Terms with make use included in their meaning
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supply
make available for use
chemical treatment
use chemicals to make something white or pale
wear in
make something function naturally through use
preparation
prepare or make something ready for use
resources
make space or time available for use
driving
use a car horn to make noise
opportunity
fail to secure or make use of an opportunity
price and cost
costs little to buy, use, or make
release by pulling
use force to make something no longer stuck or held
technology
setting or feature that reduces power use to make a battery last longer
coerce
use threats to make someone do something
utilize resource
make full use of and derive benefit from
availability
make resources or time available for use
experiment
make experimental use of something
sound
use a whistle to make a sound
improve develop
use something as a base to make it better or bigger
force
use force or threats to make someone act
threat tactics
use of force to make someone do something
forceful persuasion
use strong influence to make someone give money
quick decision
use force or make decisions quickly without delay
influence
use influence or force to make someone do something
behavior
deliberate use of exaggerated dangers to make people feel afraid
decide
use information to make a decision
decide randomly
use random choice to make a decision
Examples of make use in a sentence
They made use of the free resources available online. She made use of the free resources. They made use of the opportunity to travel.
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- French:utiliser, tirer parti, ...
- German:benutzen, ausnutzen, ...
- Italian:sfruttare, approfittare, ...
- Spanish:utilizar, sacar provecho, ...
- Portuguese:utilizar, tirar proveito, ...
- Chinese:利用, 剥削, ...
- Japanese:利用する, 悪用する, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَفَادَ, اِسْتَغَلَّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּמֵּשׁ, לְנַצֵּל, ...
- Russian:использовать, воспользоваться, ...
- Ukrainian:використовувати, ...
- Hindi:उपयोग करना, फायदा उठाना, ...
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