seize on

Verb

Meaning

adopt

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

latch on hook on fasten on take jump exploit grip seize grasp grab snatch take-up snap up concentrate on jump at
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Antonyms

free hand loss release damage disadvantage
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Hypernyms

adopt embrace espouse sweep up

Examples

Where there are neglected opportunities we will seize on them, and we will focus on the priorities of the people of London: cutting crime, improving transport, protecting green space, delivering affordable housing, giving taxpayers value for money in every one of the 32 boroughs. Boris Johnson

Every time I say anything, people seize on it for all kinds of meanings so I am uncomfortable with talking. At least this way, I can think about the answers and phrase them carefully. P. V. Narasimha Rao

take up new ideas Source: Internet

Critics seize on how the BLM-backing Guardian was built on a fortune from cotton picked by slaves, sided with the Confederates and branded Abraham Lincoln 'abhorrent' Source: Internet

Cornyn has given the Democrats plenty to seize on, from his comments blaming the Chinese for the virushis running Twitter commentary on congressional negotiations over coronavirus aid. Source: Internet

Likewise, Jaskier is fundamentally aware of exactly what kind of world he’s living in. He might not know nearly as much about monsters and magic as Geralt, but he’s quick to seize on any opportunity to benefit from them. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

seize seize control seize hold of seize out seize the day seize the initiative