bruiken
Bruiken is a Dutch verb meaning to use. It is a common, everyday word that covers employing a tool, resource, method, or opportunity to achieve a goal. The verb can describe physical actions (using a knife, a machine) as well as more abstract uses (using a rule, a principle, or a plan).
Conjugation and forms are regular for a Dutch verb in the present and past tenses. In the
Usage notes and expressions help distinguish bruiken from related terms. Gebruiken is the standard verb for
Etymology and related terms: bruiken belongs to the core Dutch verb stock and is cognate with related
See also: gebruik (noun), gebruik maken van, verbruiken, bruikbaar, gebruikelijk.