Weild vs. Wield: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 10, 2023
"Weild" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "wield," meaning to hold and use a weapon or tool with skill.
Which is correct: Weild or Wield
How to spell Wield?
Weild is Incorrect
Wield is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the phrase "I wield," where "I" comes before "e."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
Link it with "shield," which also has the "ie" order.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
Visualize someone wielding a sword skillfully.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
Think of the "field" where you "wield" your skills.
Janet White
Nov 10, 2023
Associate "wield" with "yield," both having "ie."
Janet White
Nov 10, 2023
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Weild and Wield Definitions
Wield
Wield means to hold and use a weapon or tool.
Knights wield swords in battle.
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
Wield
Wield can indicate exercising power or authority.
She wields significant influence in the community.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Wield
Wield can also mean to exercise or exert.
They wield control over the financial aspects.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
Wield
Wield signifies utilizing something effectively.
He wields his knowledge to solve complex problems.
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Oct 27, 2023
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Wield
Wield refers to the skillful management or handling.
Authors wield words to craft stories.
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
Wield
To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.
When a strong armed man keepeth his house, all things that he wieldeth ben in peace.
Wile [ne will] ye wield gold neither silver ne money in your girdles.
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Oct 20, 2023
Wield
To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.
The famous orators . . . whose resistless eloquenceWielded at will that fierce democraty.
Her newborn power was wielded from the first by unprincipled and ambitions men.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
Wield
To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ; as, to wield a sword; to wield the scepter.
Base Hungarian wight! wilt thou the spigot wield!
Part wield their arms, part curb the foaming steed.
Nothing but the influence of a civilized power could induce a savage to wield a spade.
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Oct 20, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Wield?
The term "wield" comes from Old English "wieldan," meaning to control or dominate.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
What is the plural form of Wield?
Being a verb, "wield" doesn't have a plural form.
Harlon Moss
Nov 10, 2023
Is Wield a vowel or consonant?
"Wield" is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
Is the Wield term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., to "wield power."
Harlon Moss
Nov 10, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Wield?
No specific conjunction is associated with "wield."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 10, 2023
How is Wield used in a sentence?
"He learned to wield a sword at a young age."
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Nov 10, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
