sway

[US]/sweɪ/
[UK]/sweɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cause to move back and forth; govern; influence
vi. move back and forth; influence
n. movement back and forth; governance; influence

Phrases & Collocations

sway gently

sway with emotion

hold sway

Example Sentences

sway the minds of men

The sailboat swayed on the stormy sea.

The platform swayed and then foundered.

the easy sway of her hips.

We are often swayed by sentiment.

These ideas held sway for most of the century.

The dancers swayed to the music.

she sings and sways with total abandon.

he is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations.

Emotions are seldom swayed by argument.

he's easily swayed by other people.

the part of the continent under Russia's sway .

Branches sways gently in the wind.

Distinguish what motive actually swayed with him.

The footbridge swayed when I ran across.

She swayed and put out a hand to steady herself.

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