Use and Wield

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Use verb - To put into action or service.

Usage example: I will need to use the large hammer for this project

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Wield is a synonym for use in utilize topic. In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Use", when it comes to topics like consume.

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

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

Usage example: wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports

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Use is a synonym for wield in utilize topic. You can use "Use" instead a verb "Wield".

Nearby Word: wielding

ability	use ability	wield ability
energy	use energy	wield energy
power	use power	wield power
force	use force	wield force
Other words: kind, tools, equipment, item, way, magic, weapon, version, sword, armor, gun, elements, powers, spells, weapons, swords, guns.

A one-armed warrior won't be able to dual-wield or use two-handed weapons, nor to use a shield, which will make them pretty mediocre at both damage dealing and tanking.

Source: Tabletop Game / Mordheim
Luckily he's a Lightning Bruiser who can dual wield or use a BFS.

Source: Video Game / Eternal Darkness
There are two exceptions: Jab, where the use of the weapon is purely cosmetic, and even then, there is a glyph that makes jab to be always unarmed; and Fist Weapons, which the Monk does wield and use for all of their attacks.

Source: Bare-Fisted Monk

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