Utilize

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːt̬əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of utilize

verb to make use of something for a specific purpose

Example Sentences

A1 I utilize my phone to make calls and send messages.

A2 She utilizes her computer to work on projects for school.

B1 The company utilizes social media to promote their products.

B2 The team utilized advanced technology to analyze the data.

C1 The scientist utilized a new method to conduct the experiment.

C2 The artist utilized various techniques to create a masterpiece.

Examples of utilize in a Sentence

formal In order to maximize efficiency, it is important to utilize all available resources.

informal You can utilize this app to keep track of your expenses.

slang I always utilize my friend's Netflix account to watch movies for free.

figurative She knew how to utilize her charm to get what she wanted.

Grammatical Forms of utilize

• past tense: utilized
• plural: utilizes
• comparative: more utilized
• superlative: most utilized
• present tense: utilize
• future tense: will utilize
• perfect tense: has utilized
• continuous tense: is utilizing
• singular: utilize
• positive degree: utilize
• infinitive: to utilize
• gerund: utilizing
• participle: utilizing

Origin and Evolution of utilize

First Known Use: 1794 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'utilize' originated from the Latin word 'utilis', meaning useful or profitable.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'utilize' was used as a more formal or technical alternative to 'use'. Over time, it has come to be used more interchangeably with 'use' in everyday language.