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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024wield /wild/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to exercise, use, or control:They wielded the power in the government.
- to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively;
handle:to wield a sword.
wield•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wield (wēld),USA pronunciation v.t. - to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.
- to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively;
handle or employ actively. - [Archaic.]to guide or direct.
- [Archaic.]to govern;
manage.
- bef. 900; Middle English welden, Old English wieldan to control, derivative of wealdan to rule; cognate with German walten, Old Norse valda, Gothic waldan; akin to Latin valēre to be strong, prevail
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged exert, employ, utilize.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged manipulate, control.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: wield /wiːld/ vb (transitive)- to handle or use (a weapon, tool, etc)
- to exert or maintain (power or authority)
- obsolete to rule
Etymology: Old English wieldan, wealdan; related to Old Norse valda, Old Saxon waldan, German walten, Latin valēre to be strongˈwieldable adj ˈwielder n |