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Uncommonstole
The correct spelling is stole.
How to pronounce stole
/ˈstəʊl/
verbIPA: /ˈstəʊl/
Say it like: Sto-le
The correct spelling is stole. To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else. For example: "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
Usage Examples
“Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
“They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”
“He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
- 2.(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
- 3.To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
- 4.To acquire at a low price.
- 5.To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
noun
- 1.An ecclesiastical garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck with each end hanging over the chest.
- 2.A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.
- 3.A stolon.
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