use - Meaning in Marathi

use - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of use in English

use noun

1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

   Example

   • "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
2. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

   Examples

   • "long use had hardened him to it"
   • "owls have nocturnal habits"
   • "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"
3. the act of using

   Examples

   • "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"
   • "skilled in the utilization of computers"
4. what something is used for

   Examples

   • "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
   • "the function of an auger is to bore holes"
5. a particular service

   Examples

   • "he put his knowledge to good use"
   • "patrons have their uses"
6. (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

   Example

   • "we were given the use of his boat"
7. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

   Example

   • "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"

use verb

1. use up, consume fully

   Example

   • "The legislature expended its time on school questions"
2. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

   Examples

   • "Apply a magnetic field here"
   • "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
   • "How do you utilize this tool?"
   • "I apply this rule to get good results"
   • "I can't use this tool"
   • "This thinking was applied to many projects"
   • "use the plastic bags to store the food"
   • "use your head!"
   • "we only use Spanish at home"
3. take or consume (regularly or habitually)

   Example

   • "She uses drugs rarely"
4. habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (use only in the past tense)

   Examples

   • "I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall"
   • "she used to be his best friend and now they are enemies"
   • "She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally"
   • "They used to vacation in the Bahamas"
5. avail oneself to

   Examples

   • "apply a principle"
   • "practice a religion"
   • "practice non-violent resistance"
   • "use care when going down the stairs"
   • "use your common sense"
6. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

   Examples

   • "She uses her influential friends to get jobs"
   • "The president's wife used her good connections"

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