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UK//ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt//US//ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt//

Significado de Confiscate

To take possession of someone's property, typically by an authority.

In simple words: To take something away from someone, usually by authority.

Confiscate em uma frase

  • The authorities decided to confiscate the illegal goods found in the warehouse.
  • Customs officers often confiscate items that violate import laws.
  • The school can confiscate phones if they are used during class.
  • The judge ordered the police to confiscate the assets of the criminal.
  • If you don’t pay your fines, they may confiscate your vehicle.

Como usar Confiscate

Typically used in legal or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

confiscate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'con' meaning together and 'fiscate' like fiscal - taking money or items for taxes.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Confiscate

  • confiscate property
  • confiscate items
  • confiscate evidence
  • confiscate assets
  • confiscate goods

Synonyms for Confiscate

Opposites of Confiscate

Common mistakes with Confiscate

  • Confusing with 'confer' which means to give.
  • Using 'confiscate' as a noun incorrectly.
  • Omitting the subject in passive structure.

Compare Confiscate with Appropriate, Take

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Perguntas frequentes sobre "Confiscate"

O que significa "Confiscate"?

To take something away from someone, usually by authority.

Qual é a definição de "Confiscate"?

To take possession of someone's property, typically by an authority.

Como se usa "Confiscate" em uma frase?

The authorities decided to confiscate the illegal goods found in the warehouse.

Pode dar outro exemplo de "Confiscate"?

Customs officers often confiscate items that violate import laws.

Quais são os sinônimos de "Confiscate"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são seize, appropriate, take, impound, reclaim.

Qual é o oposto de "Confiscate"?

Significados opostos incluem return, restore.

Que palavras combinam com "Confiscate"?

Costuma combinar com confiscate property, confiscate items, confiscate evidence, confiscate assets, confiscate goods.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "Confiscate"?

Confusing with 'confer' which means to give. Using 'confiscate' as a noun incorrectly. Omitting the subject in passive structure.

Como se pronuncia "Confiscate"?

US: //ˈkɑnfɪskeɪt//, UK: //ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar "Confiscate"?

Typically used in legal or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.