wield

6 senses · Free VividLex dictionary · Thesaurus

1. v. t. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess. Source: opted
2. v. t. To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway. Source: opted
3. v. t. To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter. Source: opted
4. v. have and exercise Source: wordnet
5. v. handle effectively Source: wordnet
6. v:100 v. have and exercise v. handle effectively Source: ecdict

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