seize

to seize smuggled goods

This sensation of an object becoming alive is a characteristic that, I believe, seizes all viewers of a van Gogh. The Bible goes beyond being a simple still-life object to become a living thing, an expression of strength, an existence that emanates from itself, beyond the painting surface to participate in our very lives.

to seize two fish-hooks back to back

The text which had seized upon his heart with such comfort and strength abode upon him for more than a year.

Nearing what she thought was a climax, he started seizing and fell off her. Later, realizing he was dead, she became alarmed and dragged the body to his vehicle to make it look like he had died in his truck.

Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.

This Court will remain seized of this matter.