make use of

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Definition of make use ofnext
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to put into action or service We made use of a waterproof camera to photograph undersea life.

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Recent Examples of make use of However, some Chinese firms are making use of a loophole to access the product’s compute power through data centers in Southeast Asia. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 However, newer vehicles and scanners can make use of a WiFi or Bluetooth connection to pass data back and forth. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for make use of

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“Make use of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20use%20of. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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