Definitions for seizes

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seizes seize

Spelling: [seez]

IPA: /siz/

Seizes is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 35 anagrams from letters in seizes (eeissz).

Definitions for seizes

verb (used with object)

1. to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp:
2. to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely:
3. to take possession of by force or at will:
4. to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold:
5. to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate:
6. Also, seise. Law. to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions):
7. to capture; take into custody.
8. to take advantage of promptly:
9. Nautical. to bind or fasten together with a seizing.

verb (used without object)

1. to grab or take hold suddenly or forcibly (usually followed by on or upon):
2. to resort to a method, plan, etc., in desperation (usually followed by on or upon):
3. to have moving parts bind and stop moving as a result of excessive pressure, temperature, or friction (usually followed by up):

Origin of seizes

1250-1300; Middle English saisen, seisen Old French saisir Medieval Latin sacīre to place (in phrase sacīre ad propriētam to take as one's own, lay claim to) Frankish, perhaps akin to Gothic

Examples for seizes

Imagine being an Iraq vet who lost friends securing a place such as Fallujah only to see ISIS now seize it.

Russia sought to extend her conquests south and to seize upon Turkey.

If I succeed in this I shall doubtless be able to seize more of His bounty.

The Patriot Act allows the Department of Justice to seize foreign bank assets in U.S. accounts.

But as she crossed as if to seize the boy, Napoleon sprang toward his uncle for refuge.

But he would dash out after her, seize her round the body, drag her back into the shop.

Whether they will seize the moment, or play the same old politics as usual, remains to be seen.

For his love's sake, he must seize on this opportunity given of fate to him for mastery.

They tried to seize funds that were raised for his legal defense.

But, in its own way, it was just another “big” moment, and he had to seize it.