use

verb /juːz/

Take, hold, or deploy something for a purpose.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "use" include employ, utilize, deploy, apply, operate, leverage. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "use"

use —

employutilizedeployapplyoperateleverageharness

Antonyms for "use"

neglect

Examples in context

  • We use Postgres for almost everything.
  • She used a simple model to forecast retention.
  • The team used a writing rubric to give better feedback.
Usage note

“Leverage” is overused. “Apply” is precise. “Deploy” suggests strategy. “Employ” is formal.