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Utilize

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated 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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Synonyms

useemployapplyexploit

Word Game Tips

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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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