English dictionary definition of:

seize


Verb

  • take hold of; grab
  • take or capture by force
  • take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
  • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
  • hook by a pull on the line
  • affect
  • capture the attention or imagination of

Thesaurus

appropriate   arrogate   assume   attach   capture   clutch   confiscate   conquer   grab   impound   prehend   sequester   usurp  

Spellzone course content

View spelling list ie and ei words: rulebreakers and learn about the word seize in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?.

Scrabble score for seize


Scrabble score = 14

generated at 13:32:06 on 11-02-20

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