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Stole

/ˈstəʊl/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

📖 Definitions of "Stole"

verb
  1. 1

    To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

    "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

  2. 2

    (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

    "They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."

  3. 3

    To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

    "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."

  4. 4

    To acquire at a low price.

    "He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."

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