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wisely

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Wise  (wz), Stephen Samuel 1874-1949.
Hungarian-born American religious leader who was an ardent Zionist and founded the World Jewish Congress (1936).

wise 1  (wz)
adj. wis·er, wis·est
1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.
2.
a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.
b. Shrewd; crafty.
3. Having great learning; erudite.
4. Provided with information; informed. Used with to: was wise to the politics of the department.
5. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
Phrasal Verb:
wise up Slang
To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.

[Middle English, from Old English ws; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

wisely adv.
wiseness n.

wise 2  (wz)
n.
Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.

[Middle English, from Old English wse; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.wisely - in a wise manner; "she acted wisely when she invited her parents"
foolishly, unwisely - without good sense or judgment; "He acted foolishly when he agreed to come"
Translations
wisely [ˈwaɪzlɪ] ADV
1. (= prudently) → sabiamente, prudentemente
she chose wiselyescogió sabiamente or prudentemente
he had wisely brought an umbrella with himhabía tenido la prudencia de traerse un paraguas
2. (= sagaciously) → sabiamente
we all nodded wisely (iro, hum) → todos asentimos con aire de entendidos
wisely [ˈwaɪzli] adv [decide, invest] → sagement; [nod] → doctement
to choose wisely → faire le bon choix
You have chosen wisely → Vous avez fait le bon choix.
wisely chosen → judicieusement choisi(e)
Wise Men npl
the Wise Men → les Rois mpl mages (also the Three Wise Men) → les Rois mpl mages
wisely
advweise; (= sensibly)klugerweise
wisely [ˈwaɪzlɪ] adv (decide) → saggiamente; (nod, smile) → con aria saggia
wisely [ˈwaɪzlɪ] adv (decide) → saggiamente; (nod, smile) → con aria saggia


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And with a proud consciousness of serving his country wisely and well he charged that sum to the account.
I offer no apologies for any departures from the usual style of travel- writing that may be charged against me--for I think I have seen with impartial eyes, and I am sure I have written at least honestly, whether wisely or not.
This will be, I am afraid, always the case while they remain among their former acquaintance; it was therefore wisely done by Mr Allworthy, to remove Jenny to a place where she might enjoy the pleasure of reputation, after having tasted the ill consequences of losing it.
 
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