Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Utilization

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

to begin to apply or use something

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

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

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

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

(of a supply) to be completely used up

to remain available for future use or action

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

to use something without care or more than needed

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

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

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

to use something improperly or incorrectly

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

to put to effective use

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

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

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

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

to use something to its maximum advantage