utilize

[ yoot-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, u·ti·lized, u·ti·liz·ing.

1. to put to use; turn to profitable account:

   to utilize a stream to power a mill.

utilize

/ ˈjuːtɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make practical or worthwhile use of

Derived Forms

• ˈutiˌlizer, noun
• ˌutiliˈzation, noun
• ˈutiˌlizable, adjective

Other Words From

• u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
• u·ti·li·za·tion [yoot-l-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• u·ti·liz·er noun
• half·-u·til·ized adjective
• non·u·til·ized adjective
• o·ver·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) overutilized overutilizing
• pre·u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
• pre·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) preutilized preutilizing
• qua·si-u·ti·lized adjective
• re·u·ti·lize verb (used with object) reutilized reutilizing
• un·der·u·ti·lized adjective
• un·u·ti·liz·a·ble adjective
• un·u·ti·lized adjective
• well-u·ti·lized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of utilize¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from French utiliser, equivalent to utile “useful” ( utile ) + -iser -ize

Example Sentences

Instead, tariffs could mainly affect "very discount brands that are utilizing or have the benefit of economic coercion," said Daniels.

From Salon

The new method can also be utilized for observing and preserving 3D biological structures that are typically difficult to study in soil, opening new opportunities for research in plant and fungal biology.

From Science Daily

As a regional resource that can be sustainably utilized, it represents a bioeconomy opportunity and is an example for other regions.

From Science Daily

The study utilized data on drug prescriptions in the United Kingdom, and dispensation and self-reported data on drug use in Sweden, as well as electronic health records data for diagnoses.

From Science Daily

Renaissance artwork depicted the nuances of human anatomy and pathology with remarkable accuracy, while Impressionism, Cubism, and other artistic movements utilized the unique features of human vision and perception to achieve artistic impact.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• apply
• appropriate
• employ
• exploit
• handle
• promote
• resort to
• take advantage of

When To Use

What is another way to say utilize?

To utilize something is to put it to use or turn it to profitable account. How is utilize different from use? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.