verbπShareTo take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else."Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."propertylawactionmoralbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."propertyartculturebusinesslawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get or effect surreptitiously or artfully."He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."propertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo acquire at a low price."He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show."Even though she only had a small part, Maya was stealing the show with her energetic dance moves and funny expressions. "entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move silently or secretly."He stole across the room, trying not to wake her."actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey (something) clandestinely."The child was caught stealing candy from the store. "propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely."The cat was stealing away from the loud party, hiding under the couch. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference."The runner was good at stealing second base, often catching the catcher by surprise. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dispossess"The cat was stealing food from the table while we weren't looking. "propertylawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo borrow for a short moment."Can I steal your pen?"propertyactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb to steal, theft."The stealing of the bicycle from the schoolyard was reported to the police. "propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property."The police recovered the stealings from the abandoned car, including jewelry and electronics. "propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
