ply
/plaɪ/ verb C2- To work at (something) diligently. · He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years.
- To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously. · He plied his ax with bloody results.
- To press upon; to urge persistently. · to ply someone with questions or solicitations
- To persist in offering something to, especially for the purpose of inducement or persuasion. · to ply someone with drink
- To travel over (a route) regularly. · to ply the seven seas· The steamer plies between several ports on the coast.
He/she/it plies · Past plied · Past participle plied · -ing form plying
Verb forms
- Base form
- ply
- He/she/it
- plies
- Past
- plied
- Past participle
- plied
- -ing form
- plying
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