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The past tense form of 'seize' is seized. Example: He seized the opportunity to showcase his talent. (He seized the opportunity to showcase his talent.)
Definition of “seize”
- to take hold of something forcibly and quickly
- to capture or take control of something by force
- to grasp or understand something quickly
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | seized |
| Past Continuous | seizing |
| Past Perfect | seized |
Example
The police seized the stolen goods.
Example
She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.
Example
He was seizing every chance to prove himself.
Example
They were seizing the moment to negotiate a better deal.
Example
By the time they arrived, the authorities had seized all the illegal substances.
Example
She had seized the opportunity to start her own business.
