utilize meaning
utilize :
to use for a purpose, to make use of
Verb
▪ They utilize the conference room for meetings.
▪ They use the conference room to hold meetings.
▪ The team utilized new software to improve efficiency.
▪ The team used new software to work more efficiently.
paraphrasing
▪ use – to employ
▪ employ – to make use of
▪ apply – to put to use
▪ exploit – to use fully
Pronunciation
utilize [ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz]
The stress is on the first syllable 'u' and sounds like 'yoo-ti-lize'.
Common phrases and grammar about utilize
utilize - Common meaning
Verb
to use for a purpose, to make use of
Part of Speech Changes for "utilize"
▪ utilization (noun) – the act of using something for a purpose
▪ utilitarian (adjective) – focused on practical use
Common Expressions with "utilize"
▪ utilize resources – to use resources for a purpose
▪ utilize time – to make good use of time
▪ utilize technology – to use technology effectively
▪ utilize skills – to apply skills
Important examples of utilize in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, utilize is often used to mean using resources or tools for a specific purpose.
Example of a confusing word: utilize vs. use
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Utilize is a transitive verb, often followed by an object indicating what is being used.
utilize
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
utilize resources
means to use resources effectively for a goal.
make the most of
to utilize fully
Differences between similar words and utilize
utilize
,
use
differences
Utilize is more formal and often implies making efficient use, while use is more general.
utilize
,
employ – use
differences
Utilize suggests efficient and effective use, while employ can suggest hiring or using methods.
Words with the same origin as utilize
The origin of utilize
The word ‘utilize’ comes from the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.
Word structure
It has the root 'util', which means useful, and the suffix 'ize', so utilize means 'to make useful'.
Words with the same origin
The root of utilize is 'util' (useful). Words with the same root include utility, useful, utilize, utilitarian.
