と使います: Why と is used instead of を？


I am preparing for my exam and have a question about the purpose of using と in
a sentence. Does anyone know why と is used but not を before the verb 使います in
the sentence below?

From my textbook みんなの日本語 II (pg.67):

> 「頑張る」は日本人がよく使う言葉です。スポーツの試合で「頑張れ」、スビーチのまえに「頑張ってね」、いっしょに何かをするとき、「頑張ろう」など **と**
> 使います。




I think と is being used here instead of を because it is indicating a quotation
or the words that are being said. And also 使う here possesses the meaning of
speak + use.

You **USE** this word.

Not in the sense of using an item. So it is a bit like 言う here.

You might also be interested in と感じられる、と思う、と見える。




I think と is being used here instead of を because it is indicating a quotation
or the words that are being said. And also 使う here possesses the meaning of
speak + use.

You **USE** this word.

Not in the sense of using an item. So it is a bit like 言う here.

You might also be interested in と感じられる、と思う、と見える。

