We had better utilize our natural resources.
Source: tatoeba (22802)
Utilize
/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/
Synonyms for "utilize" (173 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Verb(15 words)
applyemployuseadaptappliedappliesapply biologyapply forceapply methodapply rulesapply strategyassimilateassimilatedassimilatesavailing
Noun(16 words)
academic discipline approachadvantagingalgorithm design methodologyanimal behavior studyapplied force evenlyapplied linguistic approachapplied skill developmentapply natural system approachapply scientific methodapply skillapplyingapproach to learningarabidopsis thaliana modelassimilatingavailavails
Adjective(3 words)
american history textbook approachapplied mechanicsapplied work
Strong matches (52)
Noun(20 words)
burnscampaign outreach materialscoding systemcomposition usecontent area l1 usedeployingelaphureemploy methodemployesemployingexercise skillexercisingexploitingexploitsgobblingharnessharnessesharnessinglanguage use orientedlarge amount of time
Verb(20 words)
Adjective(2 words)
communal decision making modelfine powder use
Related words (86)
Noun(39 words)
learning conceptslearning strategyleveragingleversmaterial usemodel organisms approachnormal force conceptparlayingpickabackingpiggybackingpiggybacksproblem solving techniqueresortingrun at maximum capacityservice capacityservingshared study guidesnatchesspendstem cell line
Verb(23 words)
leverageleveragedleveragesoperate a computerpiggybackedpractisereconfigurereformulaterepurposeseizeseizessnowmobiledspendsspentteach place valueuse a templateuse evidenceuse fixed numbersuse primary sourcesuse simple language
Adjective(5 words)
physical action exerciseroman brandingserviced capacitysteady focus techniqueunknown energy use
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: apply, employ, use, academic discipline approach, adapt.
- Sentence evidence is available for utilize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "utilize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "utilize"
Keep "utilize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "utilize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "utilize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "utilize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
12 entriesadapt dataapply methodcapitalize on datadeploy toolsemploy dataexploit opportunitiesharness resourcesleverage resourcesmaximize data usereconfigure softwarerepurpose equipmentretool hardware
Collocations
6 entriesutilize datautilize evidenceutilize methodsutilize resourcesutilize techniquesutilize technology
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Try to utilize your leisure for reading.
Source: tatoeba (324768)
We can utilize the resources of this vast region by distributing tasks among ourselves.
Source: tatoeba (3495306)
There is a tendency to utilize underground space for the less ornamental purposes of civilization.
Source: tatoeba (3720643)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "utilize"?
Closest matches include apply, employ, use, academic discipline approach, adapt.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "utilize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.