1. to give (esp. to someone of lower status), to bestow, to grant, to confer, to present, to award
2. to provide, to afford, to offer, to supply
3. to assign
4. to cause
5. to pass (a variable to a function)
1. to use (a tool, method, etc.), to make use of, to put to use
2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.), to employ, to handle, to manage, to manipulate
3. to use (time, money, etc.), to spend, to consume
4. to use (language), to speak
