finds a use

Main Entry:	use [v. yooz yoost; n. yoos] Show IPA/v. yuz yust; n. yus/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	work with; consume
Synonyms:	accept, adopt, apply, avail oneself of, bestow, bring into play, bring to bear, capitalize, control, do with, draw on, employ, exercise, exert, exhaust, expend, exploit, find a use, govern, handle, make do with, make the most of, make use, manage, manipulate, operate, play on, ply, practice, press into service, put forth, put into action, put to use, put to work, regulate, relate, run, run through, set in motion, spend, take advantage of*, turn to account, utilize, waste, wield, work
Notes:	the difference between use and usage consists primarily in the fact that the former has a specific, the latter a general sense
Antonyms:	abstain, leave alone

* = informal/non-formal usage
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