wage
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verbwagedwag·ing
Definition of WAGE
transitive verb
: to engage in or carry on <wage war> <wage a campaign>
intransitive verb
: to be in process of occurring <the riot waged for several hours — American Guide Series: Maryland>
See Examples of WAGE
- They waged a guerrilla war against the government.
- Local activists are waging a campaign to end homelessness in the region.
Origin of WAGE
Middle English, to offer surety, put up as a stake, hire, from Anglo-French *wager, gager, from wage
First Known Use: 14th century
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