Lead and Wield

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

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

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

Nearby Word: wielding

force	lead force	wield force
way	lead way	wield way

Whenever Shirou uses Projection to replicate a weapon, he will instantly gain all experience of battles the weapon itself has gone through, allowing him to wield it (or, depending on interpretation, for it to wield itself with his body following its lead) with ease as if he were a complete master.

Source: Instant Expert
He also has a good case to be the straightest-played lead in the entire series, and he's got the potential to wield the power of Seyfert.

Source: Real Men Wear Pink / Video Games
If you get too much power without showing that you deserve to wield it, the gods will smite you for your hubris and lead you to your doom.

Source: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair!

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