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View usage for: (wiːld) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense wields, present participle wielding, past tense, past participle wielded1. verbIf you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it. ...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife. [VERB noun] Synonyms: brandish, flourish, manipulate, swing More Synonyms of wield 2. verbIf someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it. She remains chairwoman, but wields little power at the company. [VERB noun] Synonyms: exert, hold, maintain, exercise More Synonyms of wield (wiːld) verb (transitive)1. to handle or use (a weapon, tool, etc) 2. to exert or maintain (power or authority) Derived forms wieldable (ˈwieldable) adjective Word origin Old English wieldan, wealdan; related to Old Norse valda, Old Saxon waldan, German walten, Latin valēre to be strong wield in American English (wild) verb transitive1. to handle and use (a tool or weapon), esp. with skill and control 2. to exercise (power, influence, etc.) 3. Obsolete to govern or rule SIMILAR WORDS: ˈhandle Derived forms wielder (ˈwielder) noun Word origin ME welden, blend of OE wealdan & wieldan, with form < the latter: akin to Ger walten < IE base * wal-, to be strong > L valere, to be strong Examples of 'wield' in a sentencewield British English: wield VERB If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it. I even learned how to wield a sword. - American English: wield
- Brazilian Portuguese: brandir
- Chinese: 拿着 > 武器、工具或设备
- European Spanish: blandir
- French: manier
- German: schwingen
- Italian: maneggiare
- Japanese: 手にする
- Korean: 휘두르다
- European Portuguese: brandir
- Latin American Spanish: blandir
Chinese translation of 'wield' vt - [sword, knife]
持 (chí) - [power, influence]
行使 (xíngshǐ)
Definition to handle or use (a weapon or tool) She appeared at the door, wielding a new walking stick. Definition to exert or maintain (power or influence) He remains chairman, but wields little power in the company. Synonyms maintain manage make use of put to use be possessed of have at your disposal Additional synonymsDefinition to put to practical use The government appears to be applying the same principle. Synonyms use, exercise, carry out, employ, engage, implement, practise, execute, assign, administer, exert, enact, utilize, bring to bear, put to use, bring into play Definition to have authority over the French general who commands the UN troops in the region Synonyms have authority over, lead, head, control, rule, manage, handle, dominate, govern, administer, supervise, be in charge of, reign over Definition to have power over He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.You should not let other people control you. Synonyms have power over, lead, rule, manage, boss (informal), direct, handle, conduct, dominate, command, pilot, govern, steer, administer, oversee, supervise, manipulate, call the shots, call the tune, reign over, keep a tight rein on, have charge of, superintend, have (someone) in your pocket, keep on a string Additional synonymsDefinition to use as a means the approaches and methods we employed in this study Synonyms use, apply, exercise, exert, make use of, utilize, ply, bring to bear, put to use, bring into play, avail yourself of Definition to put into use They are merely exercising their right to free speech. Synonyms put to use, use, apply, employ, practise, exert, enjoy, wield, utilize, bring to bear, avail yourself of Definition to wave (something) dramatically He flourished his glass to make the point. Synonyms wave, brandish, sweep, swish, display, shake, swing, wield, flutter, wag, flaunt, vaunt, twirlDefinition to hold, move, operate, or touch with the hands One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle. Synonyms control, manage, direct, operate, guide, use, steer, manipulate, manoeuvre, wieldDefinition to possess I want to have my own business. Synonyms own, keep, possess, hold, retain, occupy, boast, be the owner of Definition to have responsibility for She has never held a ministerial post. Synonyms occupy, have, fill, maintain, retain, possess, hold down (informal), HD Definition to be in charge of Managing your time is increasingly important. Synonyms organize, use, handle, govern, regulateDefinition to handle or use skilfully complex tasks such as hanging 90 feet in the air trying to manipulate a mechanical arm Synonyms work, use, operate, handle, employ, wieldDefinition to use (a tool) With startling efficiency, the chef plied his knives. Synonyms use, handle, employ, swing, manipulate, wield, utilizeDefinition to have as a quality or attribute individuals who possess the qualities of sense and discretion Synonyms be endowed with, have, enjoy, benefit from, be born with, be blessed with, be possessed of, be gifted with Additional synonymsDefinition to wave (a weapon, etc) in a sweeping motion She was swinging a bottle by its neck. Synonyms brandish, wave, shake, flourish, wield, dangleDefinition to put into service or action Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm. Synonyms employ, utilize, make use of, work, apply, operate, exercise, practise, resort to, exert, wield, ply, put to use, bring into play, find a use for, avail yourself of, turn to account, call into play Definition to make practical or worthwhile use of Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques. Synonyms use, employ, deploy, take advantage of, resort to, make the most of, make use of, put to use, bring into play, have recourse to, avail yourself of, turn to account |