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utilizzare

use

Fare uso di qualcosa per uno scopo preciso o per ottenere un risultato.

Definition & meaning

The verb utilizzare means to make use of something, to employ a tool, a resource, or a strategy to achieve a specific purpose or objective. It implies putting something into action or applying it to a task.

  1. To make use of/to employ: Applying an object or a person's skills for a practical end.
    • Example: Dobbiamo utilizzare le risorse disponibili. (We must use the available resources.)
  2. To take advantage of: To benefit from a situation or a particular means.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a regular transitive verb belonging to the -are conjugation (first conjugation). It requires a direct object.
  • Origin: The word derives from the Italian noun utile (useful), which comes from the Latin utilis. The suffix -izzare is added to denote the act of making something "useful" or applying it.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Usare : The most direct and common synonym.
  • Adoperare : Often implies using something with a specific care or purpose.
  • Impiegare : Frequently used when talking about using time, money, or resources for a specific goal.
  • Servirsi : Reflexive form meaning "to help oneself to" or "to make use of."

Antonyms:

  • Tralasciare : To neglect or leave aside.
  • Omettere : To omit or leave out.
  • Ignorare : To ignore or disregard (a resource or tool).
  • Sprecare : To waste (the opposite of using something effectively).

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Examples

Voglio utilizzare il dizionario per tradurre questo testo.verb

I want to use the dictionary to translate this text.

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