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(noun) manipulation
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
his manipulation of his friends was scandalous
(noun) habit
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
owls have nocturnal habits; she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair; long use had hardened him to it
(noun) usage, utilisation, utilization, employment, exercise
the act of using
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs; skilled in the utilization of computers
(noun) purpose, role, function
what something is used for
the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
(noun) enjoyment
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
we were given the use of his boat
(noun) consumption, economic consumption, usance, use of goods and services
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
the consumption of energy has increased steadily
(verb) expend
use up, consume fully
The legislature expended its time on school questions
(verb) utilise, utilize, employ, apply
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
use your head!; we only use Spanish at home; I can't use this tool; Apply a magnetic field here; This thinking was applied to many projects; How do you utilize this tool?; I apply this rule to get good results; use the plastic bags to store the food; He doesn't know how to use a computer
(verb) habituate
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
She uses drugs rarely
avail oneself to
apply a principle; practice a religion; use care when going down the stairs; use your common sense; practice non-violent resistance