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reutilize

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːjuːtəˈlaɪz/

KK: /riˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

verb
Definition

To use something again or for a different purpose.


Example

We can reutilize old materials to create new products.


Tense Forms

Past: reutilized

Past Participle: reutilized


Conversation
Sloth A
I just found some old jars in the kitchen.
Sloth B
That’s great! You can reutilize them for storage.
Sloth A
Exactly! I love the idea of using them for organizing spices.
Sloth B
Totally, it’s a smart way to keep things tidy and eco-friendly.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reuse
repurpose
recycle
Antonyms
waste
discard
deplete
Root Explanation

Reutilize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "utilize" (from Latin "utilis", meaning useful). The word means to make something useful again or to use it again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'using' something ('utilize') 'again' ('re-') — that's why reutilize means to use something again.

Visually Confused Words
preutilize
utilize
utilizer
retinize
regulize
futilize
etiolize
preutilizable
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