Literary notes about utilise (AI summary)
Writers often favour the term "utilise" to imply a purposeful and efficient employment of a resource, skill, or idea. In literature, it conveys a sense of deliberate strategy—whether in harnessing scientific principles or channeling mental faculties—adding a formal nuance to the narrative. Authors have used it to describe the practical application of natural materials or human ingenuity, as seen when harnessing brain functions for comparison [1] or capitalising on technological advances [2]. In more creative settings, "utilise" suggests turning natural or acquired advantages into tangible success, whether by deploying chess pieces for strategic gains [3][4][5] or by making innovative use of ideas and opportunities in life [6][7]. Even in reflective or historical narratives, the word carries the weight of intentionality, inviting readers to consider not only what is used, but how its employment transforms context and character, from converting natural resources [8] to cleverly mobilising social or intellectual capital [9].