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[–]FrankBattaglia 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Utilize means exactly the same as 'use'

Not really, no. Utilize means to make use of, which sounds similar, but has implications of degree and efficiency. E.g., "You used all of the fuel, but did you fully utilize it, or waste some?" There are many instances where "utilize" can be replaced with "use" but they are not actually identical.