Seize
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture to take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance) to take possession of (by force, law etc.) to have a sudden and powerful effect upon to bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line to fasten, fix to lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ or ) to have a seizure to bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up
Example sentence: I've got big shoes to fill. This is my chance to do something. I have to seize the moment.
Grab
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)to restrain someone; to arrestto grip the attention; to enthrall
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a mechanical device that grabs
Example sentence: It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.