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wise
verb
adjective
noun
To become wise.
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/waɪz/ /waɪz/
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verb
To become wise.
Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
“After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.”
adjective
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
“"It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus”
Disrespectful.
“Don't get wise with me!”
Aware, informed.
“Be careful, the boss is wise.”
noun
Way, manner, method.
verb
To instruct.
To advise; induce.
To show the way, guide.
To direct the course of, pilot.
To cause to turn.
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Example Sentences
After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.
"It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus
Don't get wise with me!
Be careful, the boss is wise.
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