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English verb: wield | |||
| 1. | wield (possession) have and exercise | ||
| Samples | Wield power and authority. | ||
| Synonyms | exert, maintain | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | have, have got, hold | ||
| 2. | wield (contact) handle effectively | ||
| Samples | The burglar wielded an axe. The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well. | ||
| Synonyms | handle, manage | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | manipulate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | ply, pump, sweep, swing, swing out | ||
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