IELTS Anvil

harness

CEFR: B2

To capture, control, and make productive, systematic use of natural resources, wind energy, solar power, or technology.

Synonyms

exploit
utilize
channel

Common Collocations

harness solar energy
harness potential
harness technology

Example Sentence

Hydroelectric dams harness the gravitational kinetic energy of flowing water to generate clean electrical power.

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