Synonyms of plies

plies 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exerts
• uses
• applies
• exercises
• wields
• employs
• utilizes
• puts out
• abuses
• misuses
• misapplies

plies

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in weaves

to cause to twine about one another

two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weaves
• twists
• mixes
• braids
• blends
• intertwines
• writhes
• interlaces
• entwines
• implicates
• wreathes
• interweaves
• inweaves
• laces
• enlaces
• intertwists
• plaits
• links
• fuses
• plats
• joins
• pleaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwinds
• disentangles
• uncoils
• untangles
• untwines