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1 Translation result for seizes in Spanish

verb

seize verb

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seized, has seized, is seizing, seizes
capturar, tomar, apoderarse de; detener; agarrar, coger, aprovechar (una oportunidad)

Example sentences of
seize verb

  • •The bank seized their property.
  • •The army has seized control of the city.
  • •A rebel group attempted to seize power.
  • •He suddenly seized the lead in the final lap of the race.
  • •He seized her by the arm.
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  • •He tried to seize the gun from him.
  • •She was seized by kidnappers and carried off to a hidden location.
  • •He seized the chance to present his ideas to his boss.
  • •Seizing the moment, she introduced herself to the famous film director.
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Synonyms of
seize verb

take, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab, collar, arrest, capture

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Reverse translation for seizes

capturar  - to capture, to seize 
tomar  - to drink (alcohol), to take, to drink, to capture, to seize 
apoderarse de
detener  - to arrest, to detain, to stop, to halt, to keep, to hold back 
agarrar  - to grab, to grasp, to catch, to take, to grapple 
coger  - to seize, to take hold of, to catch, to pick up, to gather, to pick, to gore 
aprovechar  (una oportunidad) - to be of use, to take advantage of, to make good use of, to progress, to improve 
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