verb
to use
B1
Means 'to use' (to employ, utilize) for tools, methods, words. Regular, weak, non‑separable verb that forms perfect with haben (Partizip: verwendet). Transitive — takes an accusative object. Non‑reflexive; suitable synonym of benutzen, but slightly more formal/neutral. Common in formal or technical contexts; imperative: verwende!, verwendet!
Examples
Ich verwende dieses Werkzeug.
I use this tool.
Das Labor verwendete das neue Material, obwohl die Langzeitdaten noch fehlten.
The laboratory used the new material, although the long-term data were still missing.
Ich habe das Programm verwendet.
I have used the program.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine wending a tool into your hand and using it — 'verwenden' = use
ver-WEND-en — think of 'wend' as 'wending your way to use something'
Notes
Common transitive verb: often used with objects (etwas verwenden). Not separable despite the 'ver-' prefix.