Steal
/stiːl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts5 letters
Definition of Steal
noun
verb
- To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- (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."
- To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
"He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
- To acquire at a low price.
"He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."
- To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.
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ANTONYMS
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