stole Definition and Meaning in English (stole definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Stole definition: Took (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Definitions of Stole

  1. 1verb

    Took (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

  2. 2noun

    A woman's long scarf or shawl, especially one of fur or other expensive material, worn around the shoulders.

Example Sentences

“He stole a glance at her during the meeting.”

“The thief stole the valuable painting from the museum.”

“She wore a beautiful fur stole to the opera.”

Antonyms

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesteal
third person singularsteals
past participlestolen
present participlestealing
agent nounthief

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stole a march onidiom

To gain an advantage over someone by acting first or secretly.

stole the showidiom

To be the most popular or impressive performer or thing in an event.

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