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Wise

/waɪz/

To become wise.

📖 Definitions of "Wise"

verb
  1. 1

    To become wise.

  2. 2

    Usually with "up", to inform or learn.

    "After Mo had a word with him, he wised up."

adjective
  1. 1

    Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

    ""It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus"

  2. 2

    Disrespectful.

    "Don't get wise with me!"

  3. 3

    Aware, informed.

    "Be careful, the boss is wise."

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