No. 6,289 in Russian
употреблять
"To use" or "to consume."
In a sentence
Я стараюсь употреблять меньше сахара.
I try to consume less sugar.
The word 'употреблять' is used here to mean 'consume,' indicating the act of ingesting or using a substance.
Этот автор употребляет необычные слова в своих произведениях.
This author uses unusual words in his writings.
In this context, 'употреблять' means 'use,' referring to the application or utilization of words.
Учитель советует нам употреблять новые выражения в разговорной речи.
The teacher advises us to use new expressions in spoken language.
Here, 'употреблять' is again used as 'use,' specifically suggesting the incorporation of expressions in communication.
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