to wield

Examples

• All

• Why does the corporate press wield so much power?

• You will use it as a weapon that you will wield in your quest for success.

  Tom Bilyeu

• But both are powerful and I would learn how to wield both tools.

  Tom Bilyeu

• And if you have power, please do not wield it against anyone.

• The United States, in particular, appears to wield a great deal of influence over the military.

  Academic text (2011)

• The people take pride in the power they wield over their destiny.

  Academic text (1999)

• They wield powerful dark magic.

  A Minecraft Movie (2025)

• In the case of Japan, the state wields enormous control over the systematization of education.

  Academic text (1991)

• The anti woke right is increasingly wielding heavy-handed tactics.

  Megyn Kelly

• She learned how to wield a sword with great skill during her training.

Synonyms

U

to use

vsto wield

∞ 1.0

To put something to work for a purpose

have and employ something directly and effectively rather than merely put it into service

H

to handle

vsto wield

328 1.0

Touch or hold something with your hands, often carefully

have and use things effectively beyond just hand control

U

to utilize

vsto wield

• Formal

224 4.9

To use something for a particular purpose

have and use something directly with physical control and effectiveness

E

to employ

vsto wield

203 2.2

To use something for a particular purpose

have and use something directly and effectively rather than merely make use

H

to harness

vsto wield

81 4.0

Control and use energy or strong feelings for a purpose

have and apply something directly and effectively rather than only control it

E

to exert

vsto wield

58 4.3

Use power or influence to make something happen

have and use tools or influence effectively not only apply power or authority

Antonyms

M

to misuse

60 3.9

To do something wrong with money, objects, or power

How Effective

to dominate

275 3.7

to wield

124 4.4

to exert

58 4.3

to handle

∞ 2.1

Surface Forms

Etymology