make use of

phrase

Synonyms of make use ofnext
: to put to use : employ
Students made good use of the new gymnasium.

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Some of the proxy networking services that make use of SuperBox take measures to prevent their customers from accessing the local networks of SuperBox users. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Part of the deal hinges on a future road connection that could make use of the plot immediately behind the house. — Noah Daly august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 Iran has previously warned the Balkan nation, which is also a member of the European Union, against allowing the US to make use of its airbases in the war. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Both shows make use of the parody defense, of course, that being the sly way for comedic artists to cash in on someone else’s intellectual property by insisting that their motives are honorably satirical. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make use of

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of make use of was in 1579

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“Make use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20use%20of. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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