Ply (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Use diligently; "ply your wits!".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Hypernyms

• Employ
• Apply
• Utilise
• Utilize

Meaning ²

Apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Perform

Related Words

• Plyer (noun)
• Plier (noun)

Meaning ³

Wield vigorously; "ply an axe".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Handle
• Manage

Meaning ⁴

Join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Meaning ⁵

Travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Run

Hypernyms

• Trip
• Jaunt

Related Words

• Plier (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Synonyms

• Supply
• Provide
• Cater

Hypernyms

• Give

Hyponyms

• Accommodate
• Board
• Horse
• Shower
• Dish Up
• Fulfil
• Feed
• Serve
• Fulfill
• Underlay
• Gutter
• Gratify
• Power
• Staff
• Treat
• Help
• Satisfy
• Conform To
• Give
• Fit
• Serve Up
• Dish
• Pander
• Regale
• Pimp
• Fill
• Fix Up
• Nourish
• Drench
• Nurture
• Cater