seize

Elementary

/siːz/

verb
To grab something quickly and firmly

seize in a sentence

  • “He seized the opportunity to learn.”
  • “The bank seized their property.”
  • “He seized her by the arm.”
  • “He seized the chance to present his ideas to his boss.”

What does “seize” mean?

seize (verb) means to grab something quickly and firmly. It is pronounced /siːz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "seize" mean?
seize (verb) means: To grab something quickly and firmly
How do you pronounce "seize"?
"seize" is pronounced /siːz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "seize" in a sentence?
Here is "seize" used in a sentence: He seized the opportunity to learn.

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