How to Pronounce "waged"
word
ˈweɪdʒd
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wˈeɪdʒd
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Definition
The past tense of 'wage', used mainly to describe starting or carrying on a war, campaign, or intense effort against something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪdʒd
British English
wˈeɪdʒd
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
They waged a long battle for independence.
The king waged war against his enemies.
Activists waged a campaign for clean air.
For years, the company waged a legal battle to protect its patents.