Direct and Use

Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

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Use and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Use" instead a verb "Direct".

Use verb - To put into action or service.

Usage example: I will need to use the large hammer for this project

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Direct and use are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Use".

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

energy	direct energy	use energy
fire	direct fire	use fire
power	direct power	use power
force	direct force	use force
Other words: time, times, powers, abilities.

Almost all his successors and Alternate Universe counterparts either have this ability direct or use something based off the same concept.

Source: Power Copying
The protagonists use historical forces to achieve victory, instead of direct combat.

Source: To Win Without Fighting
Infernals don't have innate Charms as other Exalts do, but instead have a direct connection to their Yozi patrons that allows them to use their magic.

Source: Ascended Demon

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