make use of
make use of (someone or something)
To utilize someone or something to suit a particular need or purpose. The coach makes use of everyone on the team, so no one ever feels left out during a game. Thank you, we'll make good use of this information.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make (good) use of something
to use something well. I am sure I can make good use of the gift you gave me. We will make use of this book.
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make use of someone or something
to utilize someone or something; to do something useful with someone or something. Can you make use of these papers? We were unable to make use of the items you shipped to us.
See also: make, of, use
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
make use of
Utilize, use, as in I hope readers will make use of this dictionary. This expression dates from the late 1500s. Shakespeare had it in The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2:4).
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make ˈuse of somebody/something
use somebody/something for your own advantage: Make full use of every chance you get to speak English.See also: make, of, somebody, something, use
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make use of
To use for a purpose.
See also: make, of, use
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- make use of (someone or something)
- make use of somebody/something
- put (someone or something) to use
- put to use
- utilize
- utilize (someone or something) for (something)
- utilize for
- pull (some/a few) wires
- give (something) a miss
- give something a miss