Verbs for Utilization · Verbs: Existence Action

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

"Do not exert too much pressure on it."

"You need to exert a lot of force to open this jar because the lid is stuck very tightly."

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

"Fishing depletes the ocean's resources."

"Overfishing has dangerously depleted the population of tuna in many parts of the ocean around the world."

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

"We use up all the fuel."

"We used up all of the hot water during our morning showers so there was none left for anyone else."

to remain available for future use or action

"Food is left over."

"There was so much cake left over from the birthday party that we sent some home with all the guests."

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

"Do not squander your inheritance foolishly."

"Do not squander your inheritance on useless luxury items because you may need that money for emergencies in the future."

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

"Use a pen to write."

"You can use my computer to finish your project if yours is not working properly today."

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

"Do not overuse your smartphone daily."

"The teacher warned the students not to overuse certain words in their essays because repetition makes the writing less interesting to read."

to use something improperly or incorrectly

"Never misuse your authority over others."

"It is easy to misuse power if you do not have strong ethical principles to guide your decisions."

to put to effective use

"We utilize solar energy to power homes."

"The company plans to utilize new technology to improve its manufacturing process and reduce waste significantly."

to handle something such as a tool or weapon in an effective way

"He wields considerable political influence locally."

"The king wielded absolute authority over his subjects and no one dared to question his decisions or orders."

to access or make use of a resource or source of information

"Tap into your inner strength now."

"The new marketing campaign aims to tap into the growing demand for organic and environmentally friendly products among young consumers."

to begin to apply or use something

"Please exercise caution."

"It is imperative that you exercise due diligence when making significant financial decisions."

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

"Cars consume fuel."

"Electric vehicles are designed to consume significantly less energy than traditional gasoline cars."

to use up or deplete a resource, material, or supply completely

"They exhaust the fuel."

"The prolonged drought threatened to exhaust the region's water reserves, causing widespread concern among the farmers."

(of a supply) to be completely used up

"We will run out of milk."

"The expedition realized they would soon run out of essential supplies in the harsh environment."

to use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal

"Draw on your experience."

"The artist likes to draw on her personal experiences of travel and nature for inspiration when creating new paintings."

to use something without care or more than needed

"Do not waste your time and energy."

"Do not waste your time worrying about things that you cannot change because it will not help."

to use or manipulate something in a way that deviates from its intended purpose

"Do not abuse your power."

"He was accused of attempting to abuse the legal system for personal gain and advantage."

to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner

"She will ply her trade."

"The skilled artisan would ply his trade diligently, creating intricate carvings with his specialized tools."

to utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills

"The company exploited cheap labor ruthlessly."

"The large corporation was accused of trying to exploit cheap labor in developing countries by paying very low wages for long hours of work."

to use something to its maximum advantage

"She leverages her network for success."

"The company hopes to leverage its existing customer base to sell new products and services to them."