noun
1.
Synonyms: attention 1, concentration, consideration, debate, deliberation, heed, study
Related Word: busyness, zeal; energy, indefatigability
Contrasted words: bemusement, wool-gathering; faineance, laziness, sloth
Antonyms: indolence
2.
Synonyms: use 1, appliance, employment, operation, play, usance
3.
Synonyms: exercise 1, employment, exercising, exertion, operation, use
4.
Synonyms: prayer , appeal, entreaty, imploration, imprecation, orison, petition, plea, suit, supplication