wield

Meanings

• Verb

  To use or exercise authority or control over something.

  - "He wields great power in the company."
  - "The swordmaster wields a sharp blade."
  - "She wielded the power of the board effectively."

• Verb

  To hold and use a weapon or tool.

  - "The knight wielded his sword with skill."
  - "The carpenter wielded a hammer and nails."
  - "The magician wielded a wand over the crowd."

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Pronunciation

1. /wiːld/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50309160"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wield
field , yield , reveal , peal , heal , seal

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Variants

List of all variants of wield that leads to same result
wield , wielded , wielder , wielders , wielding , wields

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Etymology

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Old English wealdan, from wealh 'power' + dēan 'give'. Related to wielder.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wield' is related to the word 'wealh', which means 'power' in Old English.

2. In Middle English, 'wield' was also used to mean 'to turn, revolve, or cause to move'.

3. The word 'wield' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the power or authority of a court or judge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power: The ability to control or influence something.

2. Authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

3. Control: The ability to manage or direct something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'wield' is often used to describe characters in positions of power or control. In art, it is depicted in various forms such as paintings and sculptures of warriors or rulers wielding weapons or scepters. In music, it can be found in song lyrics related to power, control, or strength.

How to Memorize "wield"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a sword or a scepter in your hands. Feel the weight and the power it represents.
   - Visualize yourself in a position of power, making decisions and giving orders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wield' with 'power' or 'control'.
   - Think of a strong, capable person when you hear the word 'wield'.
   - Associate 'wield' with weapons or tools.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Will I Effectively Decide?' to help remember the meaning of 'wield'.

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