Seize upon

verb

To use or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource suddenly and eagerly.

When the company started struggling financially, competitors were quick to seize upon its vulnerability.
Visual representation of "seize upon" - To use or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource suddenly and eagerly.

Often appears as...

  • seize upon an opportunity
  • seize upon a chance
verb

To focus attention on something, especially a problem or irregularity.

The media seized upon the scandal and it was front-page news for weeks.
Visual representation of "seize upon" - To focus attention on something, especially a problem or irregularity.

Often appears as...

  • seize upon a mistake
  • seize upon an error
verb

To use or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource suddenly and eagerly.

When the company started struggling financially, competitors were quick to seize upon its vulnerability.
Visual representation of "seize upon" - To use or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource suddenly and eagerly.

Often appears as...

  • seize upon an opportunity
  • seize upon a chance
verb

To focus attention on something, especially a problem or irregularity.

The media seized upon the scandal and it was front-page news for weeks.
Visual representation of "seize upon" - To focus attention on something, especially a problem or irregularity.

Often appears as...

  • seize upon a mistake
  • seize upon an error
Definition 1 of 2
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Act Quickly

Emphasizes the speed and eagerness in taking action or deciding.

Illustration for Act Quickly
He seized upon the last ticket to the concert.
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Positive Aggressiveness

Shows a strong and positive determination to take an opportunity.

Illustration for Positive Aggressiveness
She seized upon the chance to study abroad.
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Opportunistic Nuance

Can suggest taking advantage of situations in a clever or resourceful way.

Illustration for Opportunistic Nuance
The team seized upon their rival's weak defense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Act Quickly

Emphasizes the speed and eagerness in taking action or deciding.

Illustration for Act Quickly
He seized upon the last ticket to the concert.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Aggressiveness

Shows a strong and positive determination to take an opportunity.

Illustration for Positive Aggressiveness
She seized upon the chance to study abroad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Opportunistic Nuance

Can suggest taking advantage of situations in a clever or resourceful way.

Illustration for Opportunistic Nuance
The team seized upon their rival's weak defense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Act Quickly

Emphasizes the speed and eagerness in taking action or deciding.

Illustration for Act Quickly
He seized upon the last ticket to the concert.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Aggressiveness

Shows a strong and positive determination to take an opportunity.

Illustration for Positive Aggressiveness
She seized upon the chance to study abroad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Opportunistic Nuance

Can suggest taking advantage of situations in a clever or resourceful way.

Illustration for Opportunistic Nuance
The team seized upon their rival's weak defense.
Visual representation of the word "Seize upon"

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