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To become wise.
Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
"After Mo had a word with him, he wised up."
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
""It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus"
Disrespectful.
"Don't get wise with me!"
Aware, informed.
"Be careful, the boss is wise."
How to use "WISE" in a sentence
"After Mo had a word with him, he wised up."
Usually with "up", to inform or learn.…
""It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus"
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.…
"Don't get wise with me!"
Disrespectful.…
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