Synonyms of make use of

make use of

phrase

as in use

to put into action or service

We made use of a waterproof camera to photograph undersea life.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• utilize
• employ
• bring to bear
• operate
• apply
• exercise
• harness
• exploit
• handle
• manipulate
• work
• direct
• wield
• reuse
• run
• recycle
• cannibalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of make use of

Europe should build on this approach, making use of its partners’ strengths to benefit both their and its own security. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

The company made use of burgeoning microneedle patch technology, placing the microneedles in select designs like stars and hearts on the patch, and embedding pigments in the miniscule needles. — Avery Stone, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

While the premiere ends with Pamela making use of her machete for the first time — take that, Surf Dracula! — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

In the mountains, Verstaen made use of the DS's regenerative braking to feed some energy back into the battery, while a steady pace along more open coastal stretches helped limit consumption. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026