seizer

seize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seez]
- /siz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seez]
- /siz/

Definitions of seizer word

verb with object seizer to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon. 1
verb with object seizer to grasp mentally; understand clearly and completely: to seize an idea. 1
verb with object seizer to take possession of by force or at will: to seize enemy ships. 1
verb with object seizer to take possession or control of as if by suddenly laying hold: Panic seized the crowd. 1
verb with object seizer to take possession of by legal authority; confiscate: to seize smuggled goods. 1
verb with object seizer Also, seise. Law. to put (someone) in seizin or legal possession of property (usually used in passive constructions): She was seized of vast estates. 1

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Origin of seizer

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English saisen, seisen < Old French saisir < Medieval Latin sacīre to place (in phrase sacīre ad propriētam to take as one's own, lay claim to) < Frankish, perhaps akin to Gothic satjan to set, put, place

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Parts of speech for Seizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seizer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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