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seize vs take

take vs seize

seize is not a noun while take is a noun.

seize and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
seize No No Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take is a hypernym of seize; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than seize:
  • seize: take into your hands deliberately
  • take: get into one's hands, take physically
Other hypernyms of seize include get hold of.
As verbs, take is a hypernym of seize; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than seize:
  • seize: take or capture by force
  • take: get into one's hands, take physically
Other hypernyms of seize include get hold of.
As verbs, take is a hypernym of seize; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than seize:
  • seize: take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
  • take: take into one's possession
As verbs, take is a hypernym of seize; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than seize:
  • seize: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
  • take: conquer by force
seize (noun) take (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
seize (verb) take (verb)
capture the attention or imagination of be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
affect remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
take into your hands deliberately take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take or capture by force ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
hook by a pull on the line be seized or affected in a specified way
take possession of by force, as after an invasion pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority be a student of a certain subject
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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