to harness

Examples

• All

• So imagine you could harness all of that energy.

• Learn how you can harness the power of text messaging.

• But how could we harness that to help find points?

  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

• And I will harness this energy right into the cards.

• And I was like, I have to harness this in some way.

• Oh, we have a lot to do -to harness your power.

  Reign of Chaos (2022)

• And we have learned how to harness this immune system to create vaccines.

• All I'm suggesting is that we could harness the power and use it like a tool.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Policies are needed to mobilize and harness the power of market forces for the environment.

  Academic text (1992)

• I've harnessed the energy of the sun!

  The Phantom (1996)

Synonyms

U

to use

vsto harness

∞ 6.3

To treat someone only as a way to get what you want

directs and makes power or energy serve a clear purpose

C

to control

vsto harness

∞ 2.4

To have power over people, things, or situations

also aims to turn that power into practical use for a purpose

U

to utilize

vsto harness

• Formal

224 4.9

To use something for a particular purpose

directs and makes practical use of power or energy for a purpose

W

to wield

vsto harness

124 4.4

To have and use something like a tool or power effectively

adds planned direction and broader application beyond mere effectiveness

L

to leverage

vsto harness

114 5.4

To use resources such as money or influence to gain an advantage

is broader, focusing on directing energy for a purpose not only advantage

E

to exploit

vsto harness

95 4.1

To use resources or chances well to get a good result

focuses more on guiding and applying power for a planned aim

Antonyms

W

waste

469 1.2

Careless use of money, time, or other resources

N

to neglect

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

Compounds

S

safety harness

4 3.4

A strong belt or straps that fasten around a person and attach to a safe point to stop falling

H

harness racing

• Jargon

1 4.4

A horse race where horses pull small two-wheeled carts while trotting or pacing

H

harness horse

6.9

A horse trained to pull a cart or carriage

H

harness race

• Jargon

6.3

A horse race where a driver rides a small two-wheeled cart pulled by horses that trot or pace

How Effective

to master

191 4.1

to exploit

214 5.6

to harness

81 4.0

to employ

203 2.2

use

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology