seize
Translation
to seize, to grab, to confiscate
Examples
He seized my arm to get my attention.
He seized my arm to get my attention.
The police seized the illegal drugs.
The police seized the illegal drugs.
You must seize this opportunity.
You must seize this opportunity.
The engine seized up from lack of oil.
The engine seized up from lack of oil.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take hold of (sth.) suddenly and forcibly He seized my arm to get my attention.
((sth.)) to take (sth.) using official power The police seized the illegal drugs.
((sth.)) to take (an opportunity) eagerly You must seize this opportunity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grab, snatch, confiscate, capture
Etymology
From Old French 'saisir', meaning 'to take possession of'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'sees'. When you 'see' an opportunity, you 'seize' it.