wield

verb
UK: /wiːld/
US: /wiːld/

  1. To hold and use a weapon or tool.

    1. She can wield a sword very well.
    2. The knight wielded his mighty sword against the dragon showing great skill.

  2. To have and use power or influence.

    1. He wields a lot of power now.
    2. The CEO wields considerable influence over the company's strategic direction.

Synonyms

handle manage control employ operate exercise exert
wield transitive-verb

  1. To have the ability to use something effectively.

    1. She can wield her knowledge easily.
    2. A skilled debater can wield logic to persuade an audience effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wield" in English means: To hold and use a weapon or tool., To have and use power or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "wield" is /wiːld/ in British English and /wiːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wield": handle, manage, control, employ, operate, exercise, exert.

Example usage of "wield": "She can wield a sword very well.". More examples on the page.