I . v. a.
1.
Move, wield, swing, wave, brandish, poise, balance.
2.
Bias, bend, turn.
3.
Rule, govern, direct, guide, control, influence.
4.
( Naut. ) Hoist, raise.
II . v. n.
1.
Govern, bear rule, reign.
2.
Have weight, have influence, prevail.
3.
Incline, lean.
III . n.
1.
Power, dominion, control, empire, domination, command, rule, government, sovereignty, ascendency, authority, predominance, mastership, mastery, supreme power.
2.
Influence, weight, authority, direction, bias.
3.
Preponderation, preponderance.
4.
Swing, sweep.