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wield in Portuguese

wield in Portuguese is manusear, brandir, empunhar — wield means to hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

wield in Portuguese

manusear
verb
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
brandir
verb
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
empunhar
verb
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
exercer
verb
To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.

What does "wield" mean?

  1. verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.
    "She wielded the sword with practised ease."
  2. verb To hold and exercise power or influence.
    "The committee wields considerable influence over local policy."
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wield in a sentence

  • She wielded the sword with practised ease.
  • He wielded a paintbrush like a true artist.
  • The committee wields considerable influence over local policy.
  • She wielded her authority carefully and fairly.

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What is "wield" in Portuguese?

"wield" in Portuguese is manusear, brandir, empunhar. wield means: To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

How do you use "wield" in a sentence?

Example: "She wielded the sword with practised ease." In Portuguese, "wield" is manusear, brandir, empunhar.

Are there other ways to say "wield" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "wield": manusear, brandir, empunhar, exercer.

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