steal

[US]/stiːl/
[UK]/stiːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. commit theft; act secretly
vi. to take something that does not belong to you without permission
n. the act of stealing; a stolen base; a stolen ball

Phrases & Collocations

steal away

steal over

Example Sentences

steal a glance at sb.

It is illegal to steal things.

I steal with quiet pace.

The years steal by.

to steal a glance at sb. in the mirror

boost morale. See also Synonyms at steal

Kleptomania is a mania for stealing things.

got into trouble by stealing cars.

a belief that whosoever steals will be blinded.

The feeling steals upon me.

This suit is a steal at $80.

stealing chocolate in a moment of aberration

was driven to steal food through brute necessity.

The law forbids stealing and robbery.

The thief was perceived to steal into the house.

Watch that cat stealing up on the mouse.

She confessed stealing the money.; She confessed to stealing the money.

Real-world Examples

Steals the man's home, steals his identity.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Detailed Explanation

Chill, people! I didn't...I didn't steal anything!

Source: We Bare Bears

The stolen Snitch zoomed over their heads.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Not at all, it was a steal!

Source: BBC Authentic English

Oh, that's too bad. Was it stolen?

Source: Basic Daily Conversation

True, true. - Like this pen that I stole.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

Did you file a report when your flying robots were stolen?

Source: Big Hero 6

Others had their homes burned and property stolen.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Would have been easier just to steal Watson.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

" 'Who steals my purse steals trash, '" she quoted.

Source: Sea Wolf (Part Two)

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