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seize (v.)
to seize (third-person singular simple present seizes, present participle seizing, simple past and past participle seized)
1. (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. (transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. (intransitive) To have a seizure.
4. (intransitive) To bind or lock in position immovably.
cease (v.)
to cease (third-person singular simple present ceases, present participle ceasing, simple past and past participle ceased)
1. (formal, intransitive) To stop.
2. (formal, transitive) To stop doing (something).