Significado em português

C1verb 1K

Seize

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

Significado de Seize

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

In simple words: To take something quickly or suddenly.

Seize em uma frase

• 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.

Como usar 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.

Palavras relacionadas

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'.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Seize

O que significa Seize?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

O que significa Seize em português?

To take something quickly or suddenly.

Qual é a definição de Seize?

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

Como se usa Seize em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de Seize?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de Seize?

Algumas alternativas comuns são capture, grab, take, apprehend, snatch.

Qual é o oposto de Seize?

Significados opostos incluem release, let go.

Que palavras combinam com Seize?

Costuma combinar com 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.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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'.

Como se pronuncia Seize?

US: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar 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.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Seize?

"Seize" está no nível C1 da escala CEFR.