Wield
Pronunciation: /ˈwiːld/
Wield (verb)
- to hold and use a tool or weapon with your hands.
- to have and use power or influence over people or situations.
Examples
- She can wield a hammer with great skill.
- He learned to wield a paintbrush effectively.
Common collocations: wield a sword, wield a knife, wield authority, wield influence, wield power