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September 22, 2012 8:00 am
Which is correct: use or utilize? The answer depends on the context. The word utilize carries an additional shade of meaning, suggesting that you're using something in a way it's not ordinarily employed. For example, you would use a stapler to staple, but you might utilize a stapler as a paperweight. In any case, use is your safest bet. This is part of a complete episode.
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September 23, 2012 9:18 pm
When asked, “May I utilize your stapler?” One could respond “What are you going to do with it?”