The meaning of use is to put into action or service : How to use use in a sentence. See examples of use used in a sentence.
If you have a use for something, you need it or can find something to do with it. Use, utilize mean to put something into action or service. Use is a general word referring to the application of something to a given purpose:
Use may also imply that the thing is. To come (also fall, go, etc.) into use: Definition of use verb in oxford advanced american dictionary.
Don't shower too long and use up (all) the hot water. Use this knife to slice the bread. As a noun use means "purpose." as a verb, use means either "put to work," or "work something until there isn't anything left," unless you use your friend, meaning you exploit her.