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Wield (Verb)

Handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She wielded her sharp wit to deflect the interviewer's toughest questions.
The renowned conductor skillfully wielded his baton to lead the orchestra through the complex symphony.
As a skilled swordsman, he learned to wield a sword with precision and deadly force.
The experienced manager wielded a great deal of influence over her team's creative decisions.
She struggled to wield her new digital camera, unfamiliar with its advanced features and settings.

Have and exercise; "wield power and authority".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The queen was the only one who could wield absolute power in the kingdom.
High-ranking government officials wield significant influence over policy decisions.
She was the first woman to wield the position of CEO in the company's history.
As the leader of the rebellion, he was determined to wield control over the entire city.
The executives wield considerable authority, making key decisions for the entire organization.