| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abuse | use wrongly or harmfully |
| 2. | access | get to use |
| 3. | adapt | modify for use |
| 4. | adopt | start using |
| 5. | allocate | set aside for use |
| 6. | apply | put into action |
| 7. | assign | set apart for use |
| 8. | avail oneself of | make use of |
| 9. | base on | use as a foundation |
| 10. | borrow | use temporarily from another |
| 11. | bring into play | make active use of |
| 12. | build on | use as a basis |
| 13. | burn | use fuel or energy |
| 14. | call on | use someone or something |
| 15. | capitalize on | use for gain |
| 16. | carry | keep available for use |
| 17. | choose | select for use |
| 18. | commit | devote to a purpose |
| 19. | consume | use up completely |
| 20. | control | direct operation of |
| 21. | convert | change for another use |
| 22. | dedicate | set aside for use |
| 23. | depend on | use for support |
| 24. | deplete | use until reduced |
| 25. | deploy | put into effective action |
| 26. | devote | give to a purpose |
| 27. | drain | use up gradually |
| 28. | draw on | use as a resource |
| 29. | draw upon | use as support |
| 30. | eat up | use a lot of |
| 31. | embrace | accept and start using |
| 32. | employ | put to practical use |
| 33. | empty | use all contents |
| 34. | exercise | put into active effect |
| 35. | exert | apply force or influence |
| 36. | exhaust | use completely |
| 37. | expend | use up resources |
| 38. | exploit | use to advantage |
| 39. | fall back on | use as backup |
| 40. | favor | prefer to use |
| 41. | finish | use the last of |
| 42. | follow | use as guidance |
| 43. | go through | use or consume |
| 44. | go with | choose to use |
| 45. | handle | manage or operate something |
| 46. | harness | control and use productively |
| 47. | hire | pay to use services |
| 48. | hold | keep for use |
| 49. | implement | put into practical effect |
| 50. | invoke | use as support or authority |
| 51. | keep | have for continued use |
| 52. | lean on | use for support |
| 53. | lease | use under a contract |
| 54. | leverage | use for advantage |
| 55. | maintain | continue using or keeping |
| 56. | make the most of | use fully or well |
| 57. | manage | control and use resources |
| 58. | manipulate | handle or control skillfully |
| 59. | misuse | use wrongly |
| 60. | navigate | operate along a route |
| 61. | observe | follow a rule or custom |
| 62. | operate | control or run something |
| 63. | opt for | choose to use |
| 64. | overuse | use too much |
| 65. | perform | carry out an action |
| 66. | pick | choose for use |
| 67. | pilot | operate an aircraft |
| 68. | practice | use regularly as a habit |
| 69. | press into service | use when needed |
| 70. | put into service | make ready for use |
| 71. | put on | apply to a surface |
| 72. | quote | use someone’s exact words |
| 73. | reapply | apply again |
| 74. | recycle | process for further use |
| 75. | redeploy | use again elsewhere |
| 76. | rely on | use as support |
| 77. | repurpose | use for a new purpose |
| 78. | reserve | keep for later use |
| 79. | resort to | turn to for help |
| 80. | reuse | use again |
| 81. | reutilize | utilize again |
| 82. | run | operate or manage |
| 83. | select | choose for use |
| 84. | share | use jointly |
| 85. | spend | use money or time |
| 86. | spread | apply over an area |
| 87. | squander | use wastefully |
| 88. | start using | begin to employ |
| 89. | steer | control a vehicle |
| 90. | switch to | begin using instead |
| 91. | take advantage of | use for benefit |
| 92. | take up | begin using regularly |
| 93. | tap | use as a source |
| 94. | turn to | use as an option |
| 95. | underuse | use too little |
| 96. | utilize | employ for a purpose |
| 97. | waste | use carelessly or poorly |
| 98. | wear | use on the body |
| 99. | wield | hold and employ effectively |
| 100. | work | operate or make function |