use

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

his manipulation of his friends was scandalous

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

owls have nocturnal habits

she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair

the act of using

he warned against the use of narcotic drugs

skilled in the utilization of computers

what something is used for

the function of an auger is to bore holes

ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

a particular service

he put his knowledge to good use

patrons have their uses

(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

we were given the use of his boat

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

the consumption of energy has increased steadily

use up, consume fully

The legislature expended its time on school questions

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

use your head!

we only use Spanish at home

take or consume (regularly or habitually)

She uses drugs rarely

habitually do something (use only in the past tense)

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

avail oneself to

apply a principle

practice a religion