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make use of
1. To use, employ
2. To take the help, etc, of (a person) in obtaining an end with no intention of repaying him or her, to exploit
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Main Entry: ↑use
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make use of phrase
to use someone or something for a particular purpose, especially one that brings a benefit to you
Why doesn’t she make use of her singing talent?
make good use of someone/something:
I hope you’ve made good use of your time.
Thesaurus: to use something, or to be usedsynonym
Main entry: use
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use for a purpose
■ benefit from
they were educated enough to make use of further training
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make use of
: to use (something)
She made use of the money to pay for college.
He tried to make good/better use of his spare time. [=he tried to use it in a better and more productive way]
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Main Entry: ↑use
Useful english dictionary. 2012.