Seize and Understand

Seize

Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art

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Understand and seize are semantically related In some cases you can use "Understand" instead a verb "Seize".

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

Understand verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: after a few weeks in Russia I began to understand the language a little bit

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Seize and understand are semantically related in appreciate topic. Sometimes you can use "Seize" instead a verb "Understand".

power	seize power	understand power
people	seize people	understand people
part	seize part	understand part
system	seize system	understand system
Other words: technology, world.

Hydro, Linda doesn't understand why Chloe would not seize the chance to publish all she knew about Clark Kent.

Source: Evil Cannot Comprehend Good

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