Own and Wield

Own

Own verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

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

Wield

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

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

Nearby Word: wielding

Common collocations

thanks own thanks wield thanks
pair own pair wield pair
scythe own scythe wield scythe
gun own gun wield gun
Other words: guns.
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