Act and Wield

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

Wield and act are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Wield

Wield verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Wield

Act and wield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Wield".

Nearby Word: wielding

Common collocations

ability act ability wield ability
power act power wield power
kind act kind wield kind
number act number wield number
Other words: way, armor, versions.

Both words in one sentence

  • Dual Wielding Like the Exia, it can dual-wield beam swords but also can dual-wield a pair of similar sized solid swords that also act as a pair of laser rifles.
    Source: Dual Wielding
  • Magic Wand In Torchlight wands basically act like magical versions of the guns characters can wield.
    Source: Magic Wand
  • Comic Book / Tales of the Jedi Also Aleema, destroyed by the very Sith sorcery she was attempting to wield, an act of betrayal done in revenge for her betrayal of Ulic.
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