to steal
∞
1.0
- verb
- /stiːl/
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- For example, a farmer whose crops are stolen may approach a traditional healer.
- steal money
- steal property
- steal a car
You know that they're they're white people who steal stuff as well.
- You know that they're they're white people who steal stuff as well.
- I'm so surprised that my boss stole my friend's idea.
- Aliens have made contact and stole your iPod loose a turn.
- He is a wonderful human being who will steal from sets.
- They like, ran around and they stole all the caps off of the.
- So that people can't steal it, Right.
- It's a bit like Prometheus who stole fire from the gods.
- That's right, he thought the election was stolen by Space Italians.
Examples
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My carriage was stolen as we were preparing to leave.
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One kid, though, continued to steal and is now serving four years in prison.
Academic text (2011) -
However, should they both steal, they leave with nothing.
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Do you know that he stole the film from the station?
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Just say I'm going to steal their ideas.
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What would be illegal is to steal our logo, right?
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In many cases, the attackers stole source code and other intellectual property.
Academic text (2012) -
Days later, on February 6, 2011, burglars stole gold jewelry and a new laptop.
Academic text (2017) -
Whoever stole my CBD gummies, please return them.
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The thief managed to steal a car without anyone noticing.
Synonyms
699
2.8
To move or take something quietly so others do not notice
696
1.2
To take property illegally from other people using force or threats
200
4.5
To take power or money in a dishonest, selfish way
184
8.8
To steal something quickly without the owner knowing
79
6.3
To steal something quickly without the owner knowing
58
8.4
To steal small things from someone's pocket or bag
49
5.5
To take something quickly without the owner noticing
35
8.1
To steal something secretly from a shop or person
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8.1
To steal money or things that you were trusted with and use them yourself illegally
15
4.6
To steal something secretly when no one is looking
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6.1
To take someone else's ideas or work without permission
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6.6
To take someone else's ideas or work and use them as your own without permission
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8.4
Steal things, for example electronics or cars
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7.5
To steal valuable things from a building, usually by breaking in
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7.5
To take something that is not yours and carry it away without asking
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7.9
To secretly take money from a business or charity for your own use
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8.4
To take money or things you were trusted with and use them yourself
4
9.6
To steal something secretly or dishonestly
3
9.1
To steal something, especially quickly in a crowded place
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8.0
To steal something quickly and secretly
To secretly steal something
Grab someone's handbag quickly and run away to steal it
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
- Jargon
1
5.8
To run to the next base while the pitcher throws the ball without a hit or mistake
- Slang
To try to get the last hit on an enemy after another player did most fighting
Compounds
- Jargon
Taking the final hit on an enemy in a game so another player does not get the kill
How Violent
- Archaic
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9.2
2
9.3
26
6.0
49
4.2
696
1.2
∞
1.0
16
6.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
Steal comes from an old English word stelan meaning 'take secretly'. It keeps that sense today: to steal is to take something that does not belong to you without the owner's permission.