Definition of Stole
Stole
Sto·le


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Past tense of "steal", to take something without permission.

e.g. The thief stole the wallet from the tourist's pocket.

(verb)
took someone else's ideas and presented them as one's own;

e.g. I think he stole my work and tried to take credit for it.

(verb)
moved quietly and/or stealthily so as to not be found;

e.g. They stole toward the exit and managed to leave without being noticed.

(noun)
a long shawl or scarf that is loosely draped over and/or around the shoulders, especially by women;

e.g. She carried a stole with a pretty floral pattern to wear in case she got cold.



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