seize upon
Latch onto quickly
To seize upon something is to grab hold of it eagerly, usually an idea, opportunity, or piece of information: Critics seized upon his comments as proof of bias.
The phrase suggests quick, sometimes opportunistic action—latching onto something that serves one's purposes.
She seized upon the excuse to leave early.
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
catch · hold · clasp · clench · apprehend · nab · secure · fasten
State of awaiting something
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- avidityIntense keen interest
- zealIntense driving devotion
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
impatience · excitement · ardor · hunger · pounce · jump at · leap at · devour
Make a letter large
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
- utilizePut to practical purpose
prey · extract · profiteer · appropriate · usurp · abuse · misuse · monopolize
State of keen awareness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- keennessSharpness of perception
acuity · sharpness · perception · observation · discernment · detect · notice · spot
Likelihood of occurrence
- openingGap or start
- momentBrief period of time
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
possibility · occasion · juncture · timing · breakthrough · luck · fortune · providence
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
latch · catch · hold · clasp · clench · apprehend · nab · secure · fasten · cling
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- avidityIntense keen interest
- zealIntense driving devotion
fervor · impatience · excitement · ardor · hunger · pounce · jump at · leap at · devour · relish
capitalize
Make a letter large
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
utilize · prey · extract · profiteer · appropriate · usurp · abuse · misuse · monopolize · dominate
vigilance
State of keen awareness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- attentivenessConcentrated awareness of surroundings
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
keenness · acuity · sharpness · perception · observation · discernment · detect · notice · spot · recognize
chance
Likelihood of occurrence
window · possibility · occasion · juncture · timing · breakthrough · luck · fortune · providence · serendipity