Notes & Asides

■ Dear Mr. Buckley:

My mother describes you as the Master of Words, so perhaps you can help me to understand the difference between utilize and use. Why do people utilize the word utilize when use would do?

About the Author

William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr. founded National Review magazine in 1955.

■ Dear Mr. Buckley:

My mother describes you as the Master of Words, so perhaps you can help me to understand the difference between utilize and use. Why do people utilize the word utilize when use would do?