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utilize

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/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ · u-til-ize

to make practical or effective use of something.

Meanings

verbformal

to make practical or effective use of something.

کسی چیز کا عملی یا مؤثر استعمال کرنا۔

استعمال کرنا

istamaal karna

Synonyms

useemployexpendاستعمالفائدہبہتراستعمال

Antonyms

wasteneglectdiscardضائع کرنانظرانداز کرناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • efficiently utilize resources
  • utilize the opportunity
  • utilize feedback

Example Sentences

We must utilize all available resources for this project.

ہمیں اس منصوبے کے لیے تمام دستیاب وسائل کو استعمال کرنا چاہیے۔

Hamein is mansoobe ke liye tamām dastiyab wasail ko istamaal karna chahiye.

The company aims to utilize technology to improve customer service.

کمپنی کا مقصد صارفین کی خدمت کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ٹیکنالوجی کا استعمال کرنا ہے۔

Company ka maqsad sarifeen ki khidmat ko behtar banane ke liye technology ka istamaal karna hai.

Teachers should utilize various teaching methods to engage students.

اساتذہ کو طلباء کو مشغول کرنے کے لیے مختلف تدریسی طریقوں کا استعمال کرنا چاہیے۔

Asatza ko talaba ko mashghool karne ke liye mukhtalif tadreesi tareeqon ka istamaal karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

utilize vs. use:While both words imply employing something, 'utilize' often carries a connotation of making something more effective or efficient.

Word Family

utility
nounاستعمالیت
utilitarian
adjectiveکاربردی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'utility' which means usefulness, to remember 'utilize'.

Visualize a toolbox, representing practical tools and effective usage.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

استعمال تو سب نے کرنا ہے، کچھ کو کام آتا ہے اور کچھ کو وقت زایا ہوتا ہے۔

Istamaal to sab ne karna hai, kuch ko kaam aata hai aur kuch ko waqt zaya hota hai.

Everyone has to use; some find it useful while others waste their time.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک چیز کے بہت فائدے ہوتے ہیں۔

Aik cheez ke bohot faide hote hain.

One thing has many benefits.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "utilis" — useful

First known use: 19th century

The word 'utilize' emerged in the English language in the early to mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'utilis', which means 'useful'. It has evolved to denote making practical or effective use of something.