Dico+

nom

1 : a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"

2 : what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

3 : exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

4 : (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

5 : (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

verbe

1 : seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

2 : avail oneself to

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