utilise

Verb

Verb Forms: utilised, utilising, utilises

To make practical and effective use of something.
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
To make use of; to use.
To make useful; to find a practical use for.
To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended

Examples

I need to UTILISE my high-scoring letters before my opponent blocks all the good spots.

Origin / Etymology

From French utiliser, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”). Attested c. 1810.

Synonyms

apply, employ, use, utilize, exploit

Scrabble Score: 7

utilise: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
utilise: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
utilise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

utilise: valid Words With Friends Word