Harness
Definition
(verb) To control and use something effectively
Examples
“The preschool teacher harnessed the chaos of the young tots and turned it into creative energy.”
“She tried to harness the morning wind for the kite.”
“We harnessed a few old ideas from Dad's workshop and fixed the shed door.”
“Can you harness that camera app and get us a clear shot?”
“By Friday, the band had harnessed the crowd's noise and turned it into part of the song.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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