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use

use

Meaning of use

English

to do something with an object or method for a purpose

Deutsch

etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck einsetzen

use

Pronunciation

British English
/juːz/
American English
/juːz/

use with German translation

use usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I use this tool every day.

Ich verwende dieses Werkzeug jeden Tag.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Can you use the word in a sentence?

Kannst du das Wort in einem Satz verwenden?

use synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between use, make use of, utilize, employ, and apply

M
🇬🇧English
make use of

a bit more formal; stresses benefit

B1often

ENWe should make use of the sunny weather.

🇬🇧English

formal or technical

B2rare word

ENThe engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

formal; usually means 'hire'

B2rare word

ENWe employ a range of techniques in the project.

🇬🇧English

apply a rule, method or cream

B1often

ENApply the cream to the affected area.

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Questions about this word

What does use mean?

to do something with an object or method for a purpose

How do you pronounce use?

use is pronounced /juːz/.

How is use used in a sentence?

Ich verwende dieses Werkzeug jeden Tag. Translation: I use this tool every day.

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