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Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
clutch (v)
prehend (v)
seize (v)
Definition: take hold of
Example: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter. She clutched her purse. The mother seized her child by the arm. Birds of prey often seize small mammals.
English
seize (v)
prehend (v)
clutch (v)
Definition: take hold of
Example: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter. She clutched her purse. The mother seized her child by the arm. Birds of prey often seize small mammals.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
confine (v)
hold (v)
restrain (v)
Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Example: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains. About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade. The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center. The terrorists held the journalists for ransom.
English
restrain (v)
hold (v)
constrain (v)
confine (v)
Definition: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains. About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade. The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center. The terrorists held the journalists for ransom.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
arrogate (v)
assume (v)
seize (v)
take over (v)
usurp (v)
Definition: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
Example: He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town. he usurped my rights. She seized control of the throne after her husband died.
English
usurp (v)
take over (v)
seize (v)
assume (v)
arrogate (v)
Definition: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
Example: He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town. he usurped my rights. She seized control of the throne after her husband died.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
elate (v)
intoxicate (v)
lift up (v)
pick up (v)
uplift (v)
Definition: fill with high spirits
Example: Music can uplift your spirits.
English
uplift (v)
pick up (v)
lift up (v)
intoxicate (v)
elate (v)
Definition: fill with high spirits
Example: Music can uplift your spirits.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
discover (v)
find out (v)
get a line (v)
get wind (v)
get word (v)
hear (v)
learn (v)
pick up (v)
see (v)
Definition: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Example: I learned that she has two grown-up children. I see that you have been promoted.
English
see (v)
pick up (v)
learn (v)
hear (v)
get word (v)
get wind (v)
get a line (v)
find out (v)
discover (v)
Definition: get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
Example: I learned that she has two grown-up children. I see that you have been promoted.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
apprehend (v)
arrest (v)
collar (v)
cop (v)
nab (v)
nail (v)
pick up (v)
Definition: take into custody
Example: the police nabbed the suspected criminals.
English
pick up (v)
nail (v)
nab (v)
cop (v)
collar (v)
arrest (v)
apprehend (v)
Definition: take into custody
Example: the police nabbed the suspected criminals.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
gather up (v)
lift up (v)
pick up (v)
Definition: take and lift upward
English
pick up (v)
lift up (v)
gather up (v)
Definition: take and lift upward
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
bound (v)
confine (v)
limit (v)
restrain (v)
restrict (v)
throttle (v)
trammel (v)
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Example: restrict the use of this parking lot. limit the time you can spend with your friends.
English
trammel (v)
throttle (v)
restrict (v)
limit (v)
confine (v)
bound (v)
Definition: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: restrict the use of this parking lot. limit the time you can spend with your friends.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
hold back (v)
keep (v)
keep back (v)
restrain (v)
Definition: keep under control
Example: suppress a smile. Keep your temper. keep your cool.
English
restrain (v)
keep back (v)
keep (v)
hold back (v)
Definition: prevent the action or expression of
Example: hold back your anger. keep your cool. she struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays.
Arabic
اعتقل (v)
Definition in Arabic not available from original source. Member-provided definitions coming soon.
pick up (v)
catch (v)
Definition: perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Example: I caught the aroma of coffee. He caught the allusion in her glance. ears open to catch every sound. The dog picked up the scent. Catch a glimpse.
English
pick up (v)
catch (v)
Definition: perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Example: I caught the aroma of coffee. He caught the allusion in her glance. ears open to catch every sound. The dog picked up the scent. Catch a glimpse.