Wield
31wield — verb /wiːld/ a) To handle with skill and ease, especially of a weapon or tool. There was never kyng sauff myselff that welded evir such knyghtes. b) To exercise (authority or influence) effectively …
32wield — Synonyms and related words: brandish, come in contact, conduct, control, dispense, do with, employ, exercise, exert, feel, feel of, finger, flap, flaunt, flick, float, flourish, flutter, fly, handle, make use of, manage, maneuver, manipulate,… …
33wield — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. handle, manipulate, ply; brandish, flourish, wave, shake; employ, control, manage. See use, oscillation. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. handle, manipulate, exercise, hold high, brandish, shake, wave,… …
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35wield — weald …
36wield — v. a. == govern, rule. 816 B.; [wolde]. RG. 147 …
37wield — wɪËld v. exert, exercise (influence, power, etc.); handle with skill (e.g. a weapon); brandish, hold …
38wield — verb 1》 hold and use (a weapon or tool). 2》 have and be able to use (power or influence). Derivatives wielder noun Origin OE wealdan, wieldan govern, subdue, direct , of Gmc origin …
39wield — v. a. 1. Handle, brandish. 2. Manage, use, control, make use of …
40wield — verb 1) he was wielding a sword Syn: brandish, flourish, wave, swing; use, employ, handle 2) he has wielded power since 1972 Syn: exercise, exert, hold, maintain, command …
