give vs use

give and use both are nouns.

give and use both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give	Yes	No	Yes	No
use	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, use is a hypernym of give; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than give:

give: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of give include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.

give (noun)	use (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length	the act of using
	(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
	exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
	what something is used for
	a particular service
	(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
	(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

give (verb)	use (verb)
proffer (a body part)	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
occur	use up (resources or materials)
estimate the duration or outcome of something	habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
dedicate	avail oneself to
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
bestow
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
allow to have or take
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver

give vs use

give and use both are nouns.

give and use both are verbs.

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