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Meaning of seizes
The primary meaning of the word "seizes" is to take control or possession of something suddenly or forcefully.
Etymology of seizes
The word "seizes" comes from the Old French word "sisir", which is derived from the Latin word "saisire", meaning "to take possession of"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of taking control or possession of something, whether it be a physical object, a territory, or an idea
Synonyms
Definitions
- To take control or possession of something suddenly or forcefully
- * To capture or arrest someone
- * To take hold of something firmly
Usage Examples
- The police seized the suspect and took them into custody
- * The company seizes new opportunities to expand its market share
- * The dog seizes the ball and runs away with it
Antonyms
releases
frees
liberates
lets go
relinquishes
surrenders
abandons
forsakes
gives up
drops
loses
misplaces
neglects
overlooks
ignores
disregards
dismisses
rejects
repudiates
renounces