use

Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.

A particular service.

“he put his knowledge to good use”

“patrons have their uses”

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

The act of using.

“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”

What something is used for.

“ballet is beautiful but what use is it?”

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

“long use had hardened him to it”

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

“we were given the use of his boat”

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”

Habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (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”

Seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage.

“She uses her influential friends to get jobs”

“The president's wife used her good connections”

Use up, consume fully.

Avail oneself to.

“use care when going down the stairs”

“use your common sense”

Take or consume (regularly or habitually).

“She uses drugs rarely”