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take hold

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  • verb to grasp, seize
  • verb to take root, become established

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb have or hold in one's hands or grip
  • verb assume control

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synonyms (1)

Words with the same meaning

  1. lay hold

hyponyms (12)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. clinch
  2. cling to
  3. clutch
  4. cradle
  5. grasp
  6. hold close
  7. hold on
  8. hold tight
  9. interlace
  10. interlock
  11. lock
  12. trap

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