ˈyüd. ə lˌīz, -üt ə l- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: French utiliser, from utile useful (from Latin utilis ) + -iser -ize — more at utility
: to make useful : turn to profitable account or use : make use of : convert to use
a cheese factory utilizes milk from scores of farms — American Guide Series: Arkansas
the ability of an organism to utilize oxygen — H.G.Armstrong
utilize the services of existing agencies — Frederick Graham
Synonyms: see use