uses

'uses'

Examples:
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
skilled in the utilization of computers

'uses'

Examples:
the function of an auger is to bore holes
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

'uses'

Examples:
he put his knowledge to good use
patrons have their uses

'uses'

Examples:
the consumption of energy has increased steadily

'uses'

Examples:
owls have nocturnal habits
she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
long use had hardened him to it

'uses'

Examples:
his manipulation of his friends was scandalous

'uses'

Examples:
we were given the use of his boat

'uses'

'uses'

Examples:
use your head!
we only use Spanish at home
I can't use this tool
Apply a magnetic field here
This thinking was applied to many projects
How do you utilize this tool?
I apply this rule to get good results
use the plastic bags to store the food
He doesn't know how to use a computer

'uses'

Examples:
She uses drugs rarely

'uses'

Examples:
The legislature expended its time on school questions

'uses'

Examples:
She uses her influential friends to get jobs
The president's wife used her good connections

'uses'

Examples:
apply a principle
practice a religion
use care when going down the stairs
use your common sense
practice non-violent resistance

'uses'

Examples:
She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally
I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall
They used to vacation in the Bahamas