seize
/siːz/
grab, take
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
"The police seized the drugs."
- 2.
To take (an opportunity or initiative) eagerly and quickly.
"You should seize the opportunity to learn."
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The police managed to seize a large quantity of illegal goods.
The police managed to seize a large quantity of illegal goods.
You must seize every opportunity to practice your English.
You must seize every opportunity to practice your English.
He seized her hand and pulled her away from the danger.
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How do you pronounce seize?
seize is pronounced [/siːz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does seize mean?
seize means "grab, take". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is seize?
seize is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The police managed to seize a large quantity of illegal goods." — used to mean "grab, take".
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