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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Utilization

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to utilization such as "tap", "consume", and "exploit".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to exert
to exert
[Verb]

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

Ex: Large corporations often exert a significant influence on market trends .
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to exercise

to begin to apply or use something

Ex: In the entertainment industry , artists may choose to exercise their contractual rights to control the use of their creative work .
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to consume

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

Ex: Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes .
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to exhaust

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

Ex: Expanding urban areas can exhaust the available land for agriculture .
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to deplete

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

Ex: The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices may deplete certain mineral deposits .
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to use up
to use up
[Verb]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

Ex: The team used up their allocated budget for the project .
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to run out

(of a supply) to be completely used up

Ex: The battery in my remote control ran out, and now I can’t change the channel.
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to [be|have] left over

to remain available for future use or action

Ex: She usually has time left over after finishing her tasks early.
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to draw on

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

Ex: During the exam , students were encouraged to draw on their knowledge of the subject matter .
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .
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to squander

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

Ex: The procrastination habit caused him to squander valuable time that could have been spent on productive endeavors .
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to use
to use
[Verb]

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

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?
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to overuse

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

Ex: Overusing credit cards without proper financial management can lead to accumulating debt and financial instability .
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to misuse
to misuse
[Verb]

to use something improperly or incorrectly

Ex: The research findings were misused to justify harmful policies .
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to abuse
to abuse
[Verb]

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

Ex: The government implemented strict laws to prosecute those who abuse controlled substances and contribute to the opioid crisis .
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to utilize

to put to effective use

Ex: Businesses can utilize social media platforms to reach a wider audience and engage with customers .
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to wield
to wield
[Verb]

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

Ex: Under the guidance of the sensei , the martial artist learned to wield nunchaku with grace and control .
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to ply
to ply
[Verb]

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

Ex: In the workshop , the sculptor would ply various carving tools to bring out the details in the marble statue .
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to exploit

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

Ex: Investors strategically exploit market trends to maximize returns on their investments .
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to tap into

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

Ex: During the workshop , participants were encouraged to tap into their personal experiences to contribute diverse perspectives to the discussion .
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to leverage

to use something to its maximum advantage

Ex: To expand its market share , the company decided to leverage its existing customer base to introduce new products and services .
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