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Definition of Wield
1. Verb. Have and exercise. "Wield power and authority"
2. Verb. Handle effectively. "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
Exact synonyms: Handle, Manage
Generic synonyms: Manipulate
Specialized synonyms: Ply, Pump, Sweep, Swing, Swing Out
Generic synonyms: Manipulate
Specialized synonyms: Ply, Pump, Sweep, Swing, Swing Out
Definition of Wield
1. v. t. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.
2. v. t. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.
Definition of Wield
1. Verb. (obsolete) To command, rule over; to possess or own. ¹
2. Verb. (obsolete) To control, to guide or manage. ¹
3. Verb. To handle with skill and ease, especially of a weapon or tool. ¹
4. Verb. To exercise (authority or influence) effectively. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Wield
1. to handle or use effectively [v -ED, -ING, -S]