render useful

Example Sentences

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We have in these roofs an excellent example of what should always be kept in mind, that everything will be found beautiful, which climate or situation render useful.

From The Poetry of Architecture Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character by Ruskin, John

But it is very remarkable how Ignorance will make Men bold, and presume to declare that unnecessary, which they will not be at the pains to render useful.

From An apology for the study of northern antiquities by Elstob, Elizabeth

No doubt it will render useful service to the actor—to the actor, since nothing is said in it about the actress and make-up in relation to her.

From Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" by Spence, Edward Fordham

The hand of a friend recorded the directions of the expiring philosopher, whose anxiety to render useful even his unfinished speculations, proves that the previous omission was most probably accidental.

From Reflections on the Decline of Science in England by Babbage, Charles

Of course, while she is here, I shall zealously, as befits one in my responserble position, try to render useful such service as she can perform.

From He Fell in Love with His Wife by Roe, Edward Payson