ply

Day 45Level 2

plie

manipulate

to use diligently; to engage

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

handle, manipulate

Example Sentence:

If you go up to his house, don't let him ply you with liquor.

Related Words

polish

BUHR-nihsh

to rub to a shine

criticize severely

SEN-shur

to criticize severely

willingness to comply

kum-PLAY-sunts

willingness to comply with the wishes of others

curving outward

kon-VEKS

curving outward

study of universe

koz-MOL-uh-jee

the scientific study of universe, its origin and development

a steady increase

kruh-SHEHN-doh

a steady increase in force or intensity