Work and Wield

Work

Work verb - To control the mechanical operation of.
Usage example: show me how to work the machine

Wield is a synonym for work in manipulate topic. In some cases you can use "Wield" instead a verb "Work", when it comes to topics like ply.

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

Wield

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

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

Nearby Word: wielding

Common collocations

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