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Definition of stole - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
womenUK wide scarf worn around the shouldersUK
- She draped a stole over her evening gown.
2.
clothingTECH. long narrow scarf worn by clergyTECH.
- The priest wore a stole during the service.
3.
fashionRare UK scarf-like garment made of furRare UK
- The stole added elegance to her winter outfit.
Images of stole
wide scarf worn around the shoulders 
long narrow scarf worn by clergy 
scarf-like garment made of fur
Origin of stole
Old English, stela (to steal)
Terms with stole included in their meaning
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religion
stole worn by Anglican clergy
Examples of stole in a sentence
She chose a stole to match her dress. The bishop's stole was embroidered with gold. She admired the intricate design on the stole. She draped the stole over her shoulders. The vintage stole was a family heirloom.
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- French:étole, fourrure, ...
- German:Stola, Pelzstola, ...
- Italian:stola, mantellina, ...
- Spanish:estola, ...
- Portuguese:estola, ...
- Chinese:披肩, 祭巾, ...
- Japanese:ストール, スカーフ, ...
- Arabic:شَال, وِشَاح كَهَنُوتِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְטוֹלָה, צָעִיף טִקְסִי שֶׁל אִישׁ דָּת, ...
- Russian:шаль, стола, ...
- Ukrainian:шаль, шарф, ...
- Hindi:स्टोल, धार्मिक दुपट्टा, ...
Definition of steal - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
thefttr. take something without permission or unlawfullytr.
- He tried to steal the car.
2.
stealthintr. move quietly or secretlyintr.
- He managed to steal into the room unnoticed.
3.
plagiarismtr. appropriate ideas or words without credittr.
- She was accused of stealing his ideas.
4.
baseballtr./intr. TECH. US advance safely to another base in baseballtr./intr. TECH. US
- He stole second base during the game.
Noun
1.
theftact of taking something unlawfully
- The police investigated the steal at the museum.
2.
- At half price, that car is a steal.!
3.
sportsTECH. defensive player taking possession in sportsTECH.
- He made a crucial steal in the final minutes of the game.
4.
baseballTECH. US stolen base in baseballTECH. US
- His steal of second base changed the game's momentum.
5.
curlingTECH. scoring in curling without the hammerTECH.
- The team celebrated their steal in the last end.
Expressions with steal
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leave a place quietly and secretly
She decided to steal away during the night.
leave quietly to avoid being noticed
She decided to steal off before the meeting ended.
enter a place quietly and secretly
She managed to steal into the room unnoticed.
something bought for much less than its real value
This jacket was a total steal at only $20!
kiss someone secretly or unexpectedly
He leaned in to steal a kiss during the movie.
captivate someone emotionally, often romantically
He managed to steal her heart with his kindness.
take credit for another's thoughts or plans
She accused her colleague of stealing John's ideas.
take attention or praise away from someone
He stole my thunder by announcing the news first.
get the most attention at an event or situation
She managed to steal the show with her performance.
become the main focus of news
The charity event stole the headlines in the local newspapers.
use any means to achieve a goal
He'll beg, borrow, or steal to finish the project on time.
costs much less than it is worth
This phone for $50? It's a steal!
look quickly at someone without being noticed
She tried to steal a glance at her crush.
take resources from one area to satisfy another
The company had to steal from Peter to pay Paul to cover expenses.
gain someone's deep affection or admiration
The puppy stole everyone's heart at the shelter.
distract from another's achievement by getting attention
He stole her thunder by making a big announcement at her party.
take the leadership or top position
The underdog team managed to steal the crown in the final match.
attract attention away from others
Her performance was so good it stole the limelight from the main act.
attract more attention than others
The supporting actor managed to steal the scene with his hilarious performance.
attract attention away from others
Her performance was so good it stole the spotlight from the main act.
move quietly toward someone without being noticed
The cat tried to steal up on the bird.
gain an advantage secretly or unexpectedly
She managed to steal a march on her competitors.
spend the night in a pleasant way
They danced and stole the night away at the party.
take someone's boyfriend without permission
She tried to steal Maria's boyfriend at the party.
Origin of steal
Old English, stelan (to take) + -an (infinitive)
Examples of steal in a sentence
She was caught trying to steal a glance. She tried to steal past the guard silently. They steal through the forest at night. He was caught stealing text from an article. The author accused her of stealing his storyline. She managed to steal third base with ease.
The player attempted to steal home but was tagged out. The gallery reported a daring steal overnight. That steal of confidential files triggered an investigation. That vintage dress is a steal. The house was a steal at that price. The steal changed the momentum of the match. Her quick steal led to an easy basket. The steal was the highlight of the inning. His quick steal surprised the opposing team. Their unexpected steal turned the game around. A steal in the second end gave them an early lead.
View all translations of steal
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- French:voler, vol, ...
- German:stehlen, Diebstahl, ...
- Italian:rubare, furto, ...
- Spanish:robar, robo, ...
- Portuguese:roubar, roubo, ...
- Chinese:偷, 偷盗, ...
- Japanese:盗む, 窃盗, ...
- Arabic:سَرَقَ, سَرِقة, ...
- Hebrew:לִגְנֹב, גְּנֵיבָה, ...
- Russian:красть, кража, ...
- Ukrainian:вкрасти, крадіжка, ...
- Hindi:चुराना, चोरी, ...
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