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1 Translation result for to use in Spanish

verb

use verb

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used, has used, is using, uses
emplear, usar; soler, acostumbrar; consumir, tomar (drogas, etc.); utilizar; tratar

Example sentences of
use verb

  • •I need to use the phone when you're done.
  • •The machine is easy to use.
  • •After the accident, she could no longer use her legs.
  • •We use only organic fertilizers on our farm.
  • •They make paper using traditional Japanese methods.
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  • •He used his time there well.
  • •Which accountant do you use?
  • •a new kind of light bulb that uses very little electricity
  • •Did you use all the eggs?
  • •Who used the last match?
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Synonyms of
use verb

employ, utilize, apply, exercise, consume, treat

Detailed synonyms for use verb

Use, employ, utilize, apply, exercise significan poner al servicio de algo, particularmente para alcanzar un fin o para dar un valor práctico.
  • Use indica el aprovechar una cosa como un medio o un instrumento hacia un fin <used a small tool for the task>.
  • Employ connota el usar una persona o cosa que está disponible pero desocupada o inactiva, y el ponerla a trabajar o a realizar alguna acción provechosa <employed better techniques>.
  • Utilize puede connotar el descubrimiento de un uso nuevo, provechoso o práctico para alguna cosa que podría haberse pasado por alto o desechado <the mill managed to utilize every part of the plant>.
  • Apply recalca el poner una cosa en contacto o en relación con otra de tal manera que demuestra su utilidad o adquiere un valor práctico <a job that let her apply all her professional knowledge>.
  • Exercise connota usar o ejercer <exercised her influence on her brother's behalf>.
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Reverse translation for to use

emplear  - to employ, to use 
usar  - to use, to make use of, to consume, to use (up), to wear 
soler  - to be in the habit of, to tend to 
acostumbrar  - to accustom, to be accustomed, to be in the habit 
consumir  - to consume 
tomar  (drogas, etc.) - to drink (alcohol), to take, to drink, to capture, to seize 
utilizar  - to use, to utilize 
tratar  - to treat, to handle 
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