Thesaurus: uses

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1. n the act of using n what something is used for n a particular service n (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing n (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition n exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage n (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property n North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 v put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose v take or consume (regularly or habitually) v use up, consume fully v seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage v avail oneself to v habitually do something (use only in the past tense)