Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Seize.
How to pronounce seize:
US
Seize - as a verb
Take hold of; grab
Example: "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clutch13prehend13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take or capture by force
Example: "The terrorists seized the politicians"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
get hold oftake8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Example: "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appropriate17capture11conquer18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrogate9assume8seize14take overusurp7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attach11confiscate17impound12sequester18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogate9assume8take overusurp7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Capture the attention or imagination of
Example: "This story will grab you"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grab7Example Sentences
"The police will seize any illegal drugs they find."
"The army plans to seize control of the rebel-held city."
"He tried to seize the opportunity to ask her out on a date."
"The team managed to seize victory in the final seconds of the game."
"The government has the power to seize land for public use."
Word Game Points
Is SEIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SEIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SEIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
