Wield and Work

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

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Work is a synonym for wield in control topic. In some cases you can use "Work" instead a verb "Wield".

Nearby Word: wielding

Work verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

Usage example: show me how to work the machine

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Wield is a synonym for work in manipulate topic. Sometimes you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Work", if it concerns topics such as ply.

Nearby Words: works, working, worked, workable, worker

ability	wield ability	work ability
power	wield power	work power
thanks	wield thanks	work thanks
equipment	wield equipment	work equipment
Other words: way, magic, version, gun, powers, spells.

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