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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