Use vs make use of

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Are there any differences between just "use" and "make use of"? Thanks in advance!

Philip · Accepted Answer

Depending on context, there is likely no difference in meaning. [ Thank you for the birthday gift. I'm sure I can use / make use of it a lot. ]

CalifJim · Answer

voynich"use" and "make use of"

"use" is often used with an agent. Someone uses a tool of some kind. There is often physical contact with the thing used.

A person uses a knife to cut things. A person uses a phone to call someone. A person uses a car to go somewhere.

"make use of" can be used in other situations. Here are some that I found:

1. A group of men came to see if they could make use of the damaged parts of the car.
2. I certainly wouldn't trust the government to make proper use of the information.
3. The builder replaced and modernized the windows to make better use of the space.
4. He wants make use of the lessons he has learned here.
5. Both schools make use of renewable power sources to feed their electricity needs.

CJ

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