Handle and Wield

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Handle

Handle verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

Usage example: learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools

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Wield is a synonym for handle in control topic. In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Handle", when it comes to topics like manage, use, utilize. popular alternative

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

Wield

Wield verb - Handle effectively.

Usage example: The burglar wielded an axe

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Synonyms for Wield

Handle is a synonym for wield in control topic. You can use "Handle" instead a verb "Wield", if it concerns topics such as use, activity, utilize. popular alternative

Nearby Word: wielding

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energy	handle energy	wield energy
power	handle power	wield power
kind	handle kind	wield kind
amount	handle amount	wield amount
Other words: number, way, magic, weapon, sword, gun, powers, weapons, guns, firearms.

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Final Fantasy VIII has the Esthar Soldiers, who wield a pickaxe with some sort of triple barreled gun on the handle just above the handgrip.

Source: Powerful Pick
So while a professional soldier can probably handle both a short sword and a long sword, he won't automatically know how to wield a katana in one hand or a spiked chain at all.

Source: All Swords Are the Same
When Wan needs to wield more than one element, Raava has to merge with him to handle the extra energy.

Source: Powers via Possession

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