Definitions for seize

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Spelling: [seez]

IPA: /siz/

Seize is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 22 anagrams from letters in seize (eeisz).

Definitions for seize

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 seize

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 seize

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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