Seize vs Take

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Seize

Top 1000 (muito comum) C1 verb

Take

Bloco de alta frequência A1 verb

	Seize	Take
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/siːz/","/ˈsiːzɪz/","/siːzd/","/ˈsiːzɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/teɪk/","/teɪks/","/tʊk/","/ˈteɪkən/","/ˈteɪkɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To take something quickly or suddenly.	agarrar ou obter algo to grab or get something
Exemplo	The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case.	Please take your shoes off before entering the house.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Bloco de alta frequência
Nível CEFR	C1	A1
Classe gramatical	verb	verb
Colocações	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	well, badly, seriously, as, take it like a man, well, badly, seriously, as, take it like a man
Antônimos	release, let go	give, release, return
Erros comuns	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'.	Confused with 'bring' – remember 'take' is from your location., Using 'take' instead of 'have' in phrases like 'I take lunch' instead of 'I have lunch'., Saying 'take' when the meaning is 'receive', which is different.
Notas de uso	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.	Use 'take' em situações do dia a dia, como 'pegar um ônibus' ou 'anotar'. Evite usá-lo em escrita formal quando um verbo mais específico estiver disponível. Use 'take' in everyday situations, like 'take a bus' or 'take notes'. Avoid using it in formal writing when a more specific verb is available.

Veja em clipes reais

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

I take you for a king.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

But you're in danger and we need to take you in.

Chernobyl › S1 E1

Take him to the infirmary.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

I take you for a king.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

But you're in danger and we need to take you in.

Take

Perguntas frequentes: Seize vs Take

Qual é a diferença entre Seize e Take?

Seize: To take something quickly or suddenly. Take: to grab or get something

Qual é mais avançada: Seize e Take?

Seize é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Seize e Take estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Seize: C1, Take: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Seize e Take?

Seize: verb, Take: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Seize: The police decided to seize the stolen goods as evidence in the case. Take: Please take your shoes off before entering the house.

Posso usar Seize e Take de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Seize e Take são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.