Have use for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

HAV YOOS for, HAV YOOZ for, HAV YOOS fer, HAV YOOZ fer

UK

hæv/ /juːz/ /fˈɔː

hav YOOZ faw

Definition

To need or find something useful; to have a purpose or need for an object, action, or person.

Usage & Nuances

'Have use for' is usually negative or conditional ('don't have use for that'), and often about objects, skills, or people in a practical context. It’s more common in spoken or informal written English. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like love or happiness.

• Spanish: servir para - necesitar - tener utilidad para
• Portuguese (BR): ter uso para - precisar de - ser útil
• Portuguese (PT): ter utilidade para - precisar de - ser útil para
• Chinese (Simplified): 需要 - 用得上
• Chinese (Traditional): 需要 - 用得上
• Hindi: ज़रूरत होना - काम आना
• Arabic: بحاجة إلى - له فائدة
• Bengali: কাজে লাগা - প্রয়োজন হওয়া
• Russian: пригодиться - нуждаться
• Japanese: 必要とする - 使い道がある
• Vietnamese: cần dùng đến - hữu ích cho
• Korean: 쓸모가 있다 - 필요하다
• Turkish: işe yaramak - ihtiyaç duymak
• Urdu: کام آنا - ضرورت ہونا
• Indonesian: berguna - butuh

Example Sentences

I don't have use for this old phone anymore.

basic

Do you have use for these boxes?

basic

She doesn't have use for extra chairs.

basic

If you ever have use for an extra hand, just let me know.

natural

Thanks, but I don't have much use for advice right now.

natural

You never really know when you'll have use for something like that.

natural