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Harness (Verb)

Exploit the power of; "harness natural forces and resources".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Scientists are trying to harness the energy of the sun to create more efficient solar panels.
The company will harness the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way they operate.
Wind turbines are used to harness the energy generated by wind currents.
To reduce its carbon footprint, the city aims to harness geothermal energy to power its homes.
Engineers are working to harness the kinetic energy of ocean tides to create a new source of renewable energy.

Control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She had difficulty trying to harness her emotions during the argument with her best friend.
As a skilled rider, she was able to harness the power of her horse to complete the challenging obstacle course.
The new software is designed to harness the capabilities of the various departments and make work flow more smoothly.
The coach tried to harness the energy of his players to overcome the other team's strong defense.
She used meditation to harness her focus and concentrate on her study materials.

Keep in check; "rule one's temper".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She learned to harness her emotions to improve her relationships with others.
The anger management course helped him harness his temper and respond to situations more calmly.
He made a conscious effort to harness his impulse to lash out at his coworker who was frustrating him.
After years of struggle, she finally learned to harness her anxiety and live a more peaceful life.
The training program taught the young athlete to harness his competitive drive and use it to fuel his performances.

Put a harness; "harness the horse".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The instructor helped the woman put a harness on the nervous horse before the ride.
We will need someone to harness the horses quickly in case of an emergency situation.
To compete in the horse competition, learn how to properly harness your horse first.
When going on a long horse ride, it is crucial to know how to harness the horse securely.
Care must be taken to harness each horse before attempting to load them onto the trailer.