steal

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Steal Definition & Meaning

1. To take something without permission or unlawfully.

Example: He stole a candy bar from the store.

2. To take something that belongs to someone else without paying for it.

Example: She stole her friend's necklace.

3. To take something that is valued or treasured by someone else.

Example: The thief stole a valuable painting from the museum.

4. To take something secretly or surreptitiously.

Example: He stole a glance at his crush when she wasn't looking.

5. To take someone's idea or work and present it as one's own.

Example: The student was accused of stealing his classmate's essay.

Examples of the word steal used in sentences.

  • She was afraid someone would steal her bike if she left it outside the store.
  • The thief tried to steal money from the cash register, but he was caught by the security guard.
  • The young girl was caught trying to steal a pair of earrings from the jewelry store.
  • The boy was too embarrassed to admit that he had accidentally stolen his friend's pen.
  • He admitted that he used to steal candy from the corner store when he was a kid.
  • The thief attempted to steal the woman's purse, but she fought back.
  • It's not right to steal someone's ideas without giving them credit.
  • The company fired an employee who was caught trying to steal office supplies.
  • He was arrested for attempting to steal a car from the parking lot.
  • I caught my little brother trying to steal a cookie from the jar.
  • He got caught stealing from the grocery store, and now he has to face the consequences.
  • She felt guilty after realizing she accidentally stole a pen from the office.
  • When traveling, it's important to keep an eye on your belongings so nobody can steal them.
  • The thief decided to steal a wallet from the lady's purse while she was shopping.
  • It's not fair for someone to steal credit for someone else's hard work.
  • The teenager was tempted to steal the candy bar from the store, but he knew it was wrong and didn't do it.
  • The thieves managed to steal thousands of dollars from the jewelry store last night.
  • He was caught trying to steal a bike from the parking lot.
  • The accused was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing confidential information from the company.
  • It's not worth stealing someone else's idea, it's better to come up with something original.
  • I can't believe he would steal from his own friends; he has completely lost my trust.
  • He had to face the consequences of his actions after attempting to steal from his employer.
  • She was caught stealing from the store and had to face the legal consequences.
  • Despite facing severe consequences, some people still choose to steal when they see opportunities.
  • If you want to be respected, you must refrain from stealing someone else's ideas.
  • Despite her high position in the company, she was caught stealing office supplies.
  • The politician was accused of stealing public funds for personal gain.
  • I wouldn't steal even if I knew I wouldn't get caught, it goes against my moral compass.
  • It's not fair that some companies try to steal ideas from their competitors instead of coming up with original ideas themselves.
  • The thief managed to steal a diamond necklace from the jewelry store before anyone noticed.
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