Wield synonyms

handle

To operate with the hands; manipulate:

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brandish

Brandish means to shake or wave something in a menacing way, particularly a weapon.

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exert

To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

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utilize

To utilize is to make use of something or to find a practical purpose for something.

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manipulate

To move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or another body part or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner:

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hold high

handle effectively

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wave

To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

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swing

(Slang) To be put to death by hanging.

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work

To cause to function; operate; manage; use

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ply

To employ diligently; to use steadily.

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operate

(Intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

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flourish. See syn. study at handle.handle

handle effectively

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command

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

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conduct

Conduct means to direct, particularly a meeting or a group of musicians.

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control

To adjust to a requirement; regulate:

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direct

In a direct manner; directly

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employ

To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).

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manage

To handle or control (a situation, job).

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exercise

The definition of exercise is to use something or to engage in physical activity done in order to stay healthy or to cause someone else to engage in physical activity in order to stay healthy or to put into action.

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maintain

Maintain is defined as to keep in a current state in order to prevent from failing or breaking or to carry on or to support or provide.

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deal

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

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rule

To have a powerful influence over; dominate:

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put out

To extinguish (a flame or light).

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throw

To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.

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used (related)

(Intransitive, as an auxiliary verb, now only in past tense) to perform habitually; to be accustomed [to doing something]

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cause (related)

To be the cause of; bring about; make happen; effect, induce, produce, compel, etc.

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usurp (related)

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shake

To bring, force, mix, stir up, dislodge, rearrange, etc. by or as by abrupt, brisk movements

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use

To consume, expend, or exhaust by use

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