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C1verb 1K

Seize

🇬🇧 UK /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/

Sens de Seize

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

In simple words: To take something quickly or suddenly.

Seize dans une phrase

• The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.
• The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.
• She tried to seize the opportunity to study abroad when it was offered.
• He managed to seize the moment and give a brilliant speech.
• The sudden attack caused the troops to seize control of the village quickly.
• His hand began to seize up after hours of playing the piano nonstop.
• During the emergency, the machinery started to seize, halting production.

Comment utiliser Seize

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

seize + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'seas' — imagine grabbing a handful of seashells.

Mots liés

Collocations with Seize

• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• suddenly
• by
• from
• seize hold of somebody/​something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something
• immediately
• instantly
• quickly
• be quick to
• be ready to
• be determined to
• on
• upon
• an attempt to seize something
• the power to seize something
• the right to seize something

Synonyms for Seize

• capture
• grab
• take
• apprehend
• snatch

Opposites of Seize

• release
• let go

Common mistakes with Seize

• Confused with 'cease' which means to stop.
• Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense.
• Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

Questions fréquentes sur Seize

Que signifie Seize?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

Que signifie Seize en français ?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

Quelle est la définition de Seize?

to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force

Comment utiliser Seize dans une phrase?

The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Seize?

The army planned to seize the strategic hill to gain an advantage.

Quels sont les synonymes de Seize?

Quelques alternatives courantes : capture, grab, take, apprehend, snatch.

Quel est le contraire de Seize?

Les sens opposés incluent release, let go.

Quels mots vont avec Seize?

Il s'associe souvent à immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, suddenly, by, from, seize hold of somebody/​something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something, immediately, instantly, quickly, be quick to, be ready to, be determined to, on, upon, an attempt to seize something, the power to seize something, the right to seize something.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Seize?

Confused with 'cease' which means to stop. Using 'seize' with wrong tenses, e.g. saying 'seized' when meaning present tense. Mistakenly using it without an object, e.g. saying 'I seize' instead of 'I seize the opportunity'.

Comment prononce-t-on Seize?

US: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Seize?

Use 'seize' when talking about taking control or possession of something. It can be used in legal contexts or to describe capturing opportunities. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Quel niveau CEFR a Seize?

"Seize" est au niveau C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.