use something advisedly
Definition of use something advisedly - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
careful word choicechoose and say a word carefully and on purpose
- I use the term 'failure' advisedly here.
- I use 'unique' advisedly in this context.
- She used the word 'crisis' advisedly during the meeting.
Feedback:
Expressions with use
pointless or not worth doing
It's no use trying to change his mind.
exhaust or wear out through extensive use
The old shoes were used up after the long hike.
use something in a beneficial way
She put her skills to good use at the new job.
think carefully to solve a problem
You need to use your brains to fix this issue.
apply intelligence to solve a problem
If you use your head, you can figure out the puzzle.
used to express that something is not worth doing
What's the use of trying if we always fail?
dislike or find unnecessary
She has no use for rude people.
used to say an action will not succeed or help
It's no use trying to fix the broken clock.
skills or knowledge that are seldom applied are likely to be lost with time
Practice your language daily because use it or lose it applies.
act independently without being told
She used her initiative to solve the problem.
examine something very closely for small details
They use a fine-tooth comb to review every contract.
search or check something very carefully for details
The police used a fine-toothed comb to search the area.
utilize something excessively or improperly
He tends to use and abuse his authority.
manipulate someone for your own benefit
He used his friend as a pawn in his business scheme.
experiment on people or things to test effects
The new policy was used as guinea pigs on the staff.
work hard using physical effort, especially when cleaning
You need to use elbow grease to get that stain out.
think carefully instead of acting on emotions
You should use your head before making decisions.
think carefully and use common sense
You should use your loaf before making such decisions.
employ intelligence to solve a problem
She had to use her wits to escape the maze.
rely on cleverness to handle a situation
He used his wits to negotiate a better deal.
think carefully and use common sense
You should use your loaf before making such decisions.
think carefully or use your brain
You need to use your noodle to solve this puzzle.
completely useless or without any practical value
This broken pen is of no earthly use.
use your brain to solve problems
You need to use your gumption to fix this.
Expressions with something
very impressive or remarkable in a positive way
Her performance in the play was really something.
indicates a noteworthy or impressive thing
Winning the award, now that's something.
impressive or remarkable thing
Her performance in the play was quite something.
something seems dishonest or wrong
When he changed his story again, something's fishy.
inflate something with air or gas
We need to blow the balloons up for the party.
make a liquid thicker by boiling
Boil the sauce down to enhance the flavor.
gain a benefit or advantage from something
She hoped to get a promotion out of it.
finish an unpleasant task quickly
I want to get this meeting over with so I can relax.
try or attempt something new or unfamiliar
She decided to give painting a go.
try something to see results, especially if it is new
I did a trial run of the app before buying it.
hold a negative feeling towards someone or something
She has something against her new neighbor.
wear clothes or accessories on your body
She has a red dress on.
be involved or associated with something
He has something to do with the new project.
hold something so it does not rise
He kept the umbrella down in the wind.
store something so you can repeat it exactly without looking
She knows the poem by heart and can recite it anytime.
stop using something for a while so it can improve
Let the dough rest before baking.
allow something to lose power or energy by not recharging
He let the phone run down and it turned off.
attach an object to something using a pin
She pinned the note on the board.
move an object onto another surface
He pushed the book on the shelf.
leave a place quietly and quickly
She tried to slip out of the meeting unnoticed.
variety of options to satisfy all
The new restaurant offers something for everyone on its menu.
unspecified or forgotten thing
She left her keys or her phone or something or other at home.
keep something for future use
She stored up enough food for the winter.
consider something with importance or sincerity
She takes her studies seriously and always does her best.
Expressions with advisedly
act without careful thought or good judgment
He ill-advisedly spent all his money at once.
choose words carefully and intentionally for emphasis
I use the word advisedly when I call him a genius.
say something after careful thought and awareness of consequences
I speak advisedly when I describe his actions as dangerous.
Terms related to use something advisedly
💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
View all translations of use something advisedly
✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:employer à dessein, ...
- German:etwas mit Bedacht verwenden, ...
- Italian:usare consapevolmente, ...
- Spanish:usar con intención, ...
- Portuguese:usar com cuidado, ...
- Chinese:慎用, ...
- Japanese:あえて使う, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَخْدَمَ الكلمة عن قصد, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְחוֹר מִלָּה בְּזֶהִירוּת, ...
- Russian:осознанно использовать, ...
- Ukrainian:свідомо використовувати, ...
- Hindi:सोच-समझकर कहना, ...
- Bengali:সচেতনভাবে ব্যবহার করা, ...
- Catalan:fer servir expressament, ...
- Czech:volit, ...
- Danish:at bruge noget med omtanke, ...
- Dutch:iets bewust gebruiken, ...
- Greek:χρησιμοποιώ με προσοχή, ...
- Hungarian:megválogatni, ...
- Khmer:ប្រើដោយប្រុងប្រយ័ត្ន, ...
- Korean:신중하게 쓰다, ...
- Persian:با دقت به کار بردن, ...
- Polish:użyć czegoś celowo, ...
- Portuguese (BR):usar de forma intencional, ...
- Romanian:a folosi cu intenție, ...
- Swedish:använda något medvetet, ...
- Thai:เลือกใช้อย่างระมัดระวัง, ...
- Turkish:bilerek kullanmak, ...
- Vietnamese:dùng một cách có chủ ý, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the