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- [weeld]
- /wild/
- /wiːld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weeld]
- /wild/
Definitions of wield word
- verb with object wield to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. 1
- verb with object wield to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively. 1
- verb with object wield Archaic. to guide or direct. 1
- verb with object wield Archaic. to govern; manage. 1
- noun wield Hold and use (a weapon or tool). 1
- transitive verb wield authority 1
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Origin of wield
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English welden, Old English wieldan to control, derivative of wealdan to rule; cognate with German walten, Old Norse valda, Gothic waldan; akin to Latin valēre to be strong, prevail
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Parts of speech for Wield
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wield popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
wield usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wield
verb wield
- exercise — training, homework
- exert — Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
- use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
- have — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- employ — Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
Antonyms for wield
verb wield
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
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