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seized

The correct spelling is seized.

How to pronounce seized

/siːzd/
verb

IPA: /siːzd/

Say it like: Say-zed

The correct spelling is seized. To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture. For example: "to seize a ship after libeling"

Usage Examples

to seize a ship after libeling

a fever seized him

to seize or stop one rope on to another

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  2. 2.To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
  3. 3.To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
  4. 4.To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
  5. 5.To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

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