seize on meaning

Definition of seize on

1. adopt
   • take up new ideas

   Synonyms: take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on

   Type of: espouse

seize on in a sentence

• He had a tendency to seize on any insecurity he saw.
• Tom seized on the opportunity.

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How to pronounce seize on

seize on is pronounced /siːz ɒn/ in British English and /siz ɑn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.