Utilize
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make practical and effective use of something; to employ for a particular purpose. American spelling variant of 'utilise'.
“The company aims to utilize renewable energy sources.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/
Syllables
u·ti·lize
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Wordle
Contains TILIZE pattern, four vowels, Z near end
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; valuable Z tile makes this worthwhile
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