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The correct spelling is plied.

How to pronounce plied

verb

IPA: /plaɪd/

Say it like: Plee-d

The correct spelling is plied. To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit. For example: "He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years."

Usage Examples

He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years.

He plied his ax with bloody results.

to ply someone with questions or solicitations

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.
  2. 2.To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).
  3. 3.To work at (something) diligently.
  4. 4.To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.
  5. 5.To press upon; to urge persistently.

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