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Word entry · 3 letters

use

Best crossword clue

"Apply for a purpose"

3 letters · collected on this word page

3 lettersPronunciation /juːs/Part of speech noun, verbSorted esuStarts with UEnds with E8 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Put into service; employ

Word origin

Noun from Middle English use, from Old French us, from Latin ūsus (“use, custom, skill, habit”), from past participle stem of ūtor (“use”). Displaced native Middle English note (“use”) (see note) from Old English notu; Middle English nutte (“use”) from Old English nytt; as well as Old English fricu and Old English sidu.

Used in a sentence

  • The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.
  • […]long john underwear, heavy socks, rubber boots, thick flannel shirts, oilskins — it all wore and tore and sprung holes from the hard use of battling storm and bad weather.
  • Heavy alcohol use (2.5 drinks per day or more) at any age is unhealthy and should be avoided.

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Used as a crossword answer8 curated clues

01Apply for a purpose3 letters
02Employ for a purpose3 letters
03Make practical purpose of3 letters
04Practical purpose3 letters
05Put into action3 letters
06Put into service3 letters
07Take advantage of3 letters
08Put to work3 letters

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