Finding a better way to say "put to good use"

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Better way to say: "put to good use"

Trying to figure out in terms of being accountable with resources. Specifically, in this sentence:

every cent of funding could be put to good use

I think it sounds passive, but am blocked.

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited Aug 11 '15 at 11:30

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You could say efficiently Allocated; this generally has the same meaning.

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tchrist

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answered Jul 17 '12 at 20:50

Ryan Stull

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 17 '12 at 21:03

One common expression is capitalise [on] 7 - to take advantage of; turn something to one's advantage (often followed by on ): to capitalize on one's opportunities.

Although it's often used with the literal sense turn into capital, make money from, it's also commonly used metaphorically to mean take advantage of, make best use of.

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 17 '12 at 21:37

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They were thrifty with every cent of funding.

Thrifty means "careful and diligent in the use of resources."

answered Jul 17 '12 at 21:37

JLG

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score 1 · Answer 4 · edited Jun 15 '20 at 07:40

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I suggest that the funds were aptly appropriated:

: to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use

Ex. appropriate money for the research program

This would be in direct opposition to misappropriated funds or resources.

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answered Jul 17 '12 at 21:42

cornbread ninja 麵包忍者

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Appropriated leaves room for misinterpretation. You've given sense 2 from the link; sense 3 is "to take or make use of without authority or right", ie to misappropriate. – James Waldby - jwpat7 Jul 18 '12 at 05:25

score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 18 '12 at 08:40

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I think fully utilized or responsibly used might give you the connotations of accountability you're looking for.

answered Jul 18 '12 at 08:40

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 15 '17 at 02:43

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employed is a good, single-word answer that has the connotation of being effectively used.

To put (something) to use or service: employed [thefreedictionary.com]

Example sentence: "Knives were employed in the cutting process."

answered Aug 15 '17 at 02:43

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Aug 15 '17 at 11:56

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profitized
used wisely
used effectively

answered Aug 15 '17 at 11:56

Faradin

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Please explain why you think those would be good alternatives. Especially the first one which might not exist. – Helmar Aug 15 '17 at 12:16
the words are self-explanatory. and the first one does exist, though used very rarely. then again, if someone wanted to go with something commonly used and understood, there'd be no point in asking for alternatives. – Faradin Aug 15 '17 at 21:12

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Jul 18 '12 at 13:20

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You might consider "the value [or effect] of the funding could be maximized."

answered Jul 18 '12 at 13:20

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score -1 · Answer 9 · edited Aug 11 '15 at 11:30

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I would write:

Every cent of funding could be used to buy ice cream

There you go :) money well spent!

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tchrist

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answered Jul 18 '12 at 01:07

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