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Utilize
Academic Tone![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Utilize is often used in academic or professional contexts to sound more formal. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/LMWL6bAdI6BcDtj5igj45plrnfg.webp)
Effective Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Utilize' suggests making the best possible use of something, not just using it. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/jW1hXixoEiLGDRRSYNYR4hehzaw.webp)
Not Always Interchangeable![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While often similar to 'use', 'utilize' can imply a more strategic or creative application. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/efCCSFB5w78rrRQbbttzLNMoHhI.webp)