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

That task made use of all four sets of eyes onboard Orion, Glover said. — Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Buyers can also specify a Touring Pack with bespoke luggage designed to make use of the available cargo space. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Telo To solve the first issue, Telo makes use of a lot of regenerative braking. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Once your washer and drying setup are in place, the rest is about making use of space that would otherwise go unused. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026