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to use
01
usar, utilizar
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
Transitive: to use an object or material
Exemplos
What type of oil do you use for cooking?
Que tipo de óleo você usa para cozinhar?
1.1
usar, explorar
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
Exemplos
I realized too late that my partner was using me for my money and connections.
Percebi muito tarde que meu parceiro estava me usando pelo meu dinheiro e conexões.
02
usar, consumir
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
Transitive: to use a substance
Exemplos
They used all the hot water in the shower.
Eles usaram toda a água quente no chuveiro.
2.1
usar, consumir
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
Exemplos
They 've been using since they were young adults.
Eles usam desde que eram jovens adultos.
03
usar, empregar
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Exemplos
The teacher told us to use active voice in our essays.
O professor nos disse para usarmos a voz ativa em nossos ensaios.
Use
01
uso, utilização
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
Exemplos
The manual provides instructions for the safe use of the equipment.
O manual fornece instruções para o uso seguro do equipamento.
02
uso, utilização
the function, purpose, or role of something
Exemplos
Understanding the use of these features can help improve user experience.
Entender o uso desses recursos pode ajudar a melhorar a experiência do usuário.
03
uso, utilização
a particular service
04
uso, hábito
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
05
manipulação, influência
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
06
uso, utilização
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
07
uso
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
Árvore Lexical
misuse
overuse
reuse
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