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I saw “utilize” in a document where “use” would be correct.<\/p>\n

Problem:<\/strong>
\nThe verbs “utilize” and “use” are not<\/em> synonyms.<\/p>\n

Explanation:<\/strong>
\nThe verb “utilize” means to put to profitable use<\/em>. For example, The drill sargeants could not use the PDAs<\/em> would mean that the drill sargeants were unable to operate the PDAs, whereas The drill sargeants could not utilize the PDAs<\/em> would mean that the drill sargeants could not find ways to deploy the PDAs in the boot camp.<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/strong>
\nUse “utilize” when you want to indicate to put to profitable use<\/em>; use “use” otherwise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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