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it was wise to do so

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  • wise — wise, sage, sapient, judicious, prudent, sensible, sane are comparable when they mean having or manifesting the power to recognize the best ends and the best means to attain those ends. Wise applies to one or the acts or views of one who is so… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Wise (Edain) — In J. R. R. Tolkien s Middle earth legendarium, some of the Men of the First Age were counted the Wise. They possessed a great knowledge of lore and traditions of their people, especially concerning their ancient days.But the Wise mostly kept… …   Wikipedia

  • wise — adj. sagacious 1) wise to + inf. (it was wise of you to remain silent = you were wise to remain silent) aware of (colloq.) 2) wise to (she was wise to their scheme; I finally got wise to their tricks; they put me wise to his tricks) * * * [waɪz]… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • wise — wise1 S3 [waız] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(decision/idea etc)¦ 2¦(person)¦ 3 be none the wiser/not be any the wiser 4 get/be wise to somebody/something 5 wise guy 6 be wise after the event ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin: wis] 1.) ¦(DECISION/IDEA ETC …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • wise — wise1 [ waız ] adjective ** a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience: Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old men of the village a. a wise action or decision is sensible and shows… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • wise — I UK [waɪz] / US adjective Word forms wise : adjective wise comparative wiser superlative wisest ** a) a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience Sally is a wise and cautious woman. the wise old …   English dictionary

  • wise — I. /waɪz / (say wuyz) adjective (wiser, wisest) 1. having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right. 2. characterised by or showing such power; shrewd, judicious, or prudent. 3. possessed of or characterised by… …  

  • Wise — in the know (about something implied); alerted; cognisant: They tried to keep it secret, but he was wise ; I m wise to your tricks …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • wise — I Australian Slang in the know (about something implied); alerted; cognisant: They tried to keep it secret, but he was wise ; I m wise to your tricks II Gullah Words advise, advises …   English dialects glossary

  • Wise Foods, Inc. — Wise Foods Inc.Wise Foods, Inc. is a private company based in Kennesaw, Georgia, that makes and sells snacks through retail food outlets in 15 eastern seaboard states as well as Vermont, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Washington, D …   Wikipedia

  • WISE, STEPHEN SAMUEL — (1874–1949), U.S. rabbi and Zionist leader. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Wise was taken to the United States at the age of 17 months. From childhood he was determined to become a rabbi like his father, Rabbi Aaron Wise, who, together with alexander …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

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