Utilize
/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/noun
To make practical or effective use of something.
Did you know?Utilize ultimately comes from Latin uti, a basic verb meaning “to use,” which also gave English utility, utensil, and usury—words tied to value, function, and the dangerous power of making things work for profit.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
uti
“to use, make use of”
Late Latin
Latin
utilizare
“to use, employ”
14th-16th Century
English
utilize
“to make use of”
Modern English
English
utilize
“to make practical use of”