To use
Example: She uses her phone to call a friend
Definition
"To use" means to employ something for a particular purpose or to put into service. For example, "She uses her phone to call a friend" shows how an object or resource is utilized effectively to achieve a desired outcome.
Etymology
The word "to use" comes from the Old French 'user,' which in turn originates from the Latin 'uti,' meaning 'to employ' or 'to make use of.' Did you know that its roots trace back over a thousand years, reflecting a fundamental human action of applying tools or methods?
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"To use" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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