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wield

verb

To command, rule over; to possess or own.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
D
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/wiːld/ /wiːld/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To command, rule over; to possess or own.

  2. To control, to guide or manage.

  3. To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

  4. To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.

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