Synonyms for take hold
take hold

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1. take holdverb

   Synonyms:
   lay hold

2. take holdverb

   to grasp, seize

   Synonyms:
   lay hold

3. take holdverb

   to take root, become established

   Synonyms:
   lay hold

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1. take hold, take charge, take controlverb

   assume control

   Synonyms:
   take charge, take control, hold

2. hold, take holdverb

   have or hold in one's hands or grip

   "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"

   Synonyms:
   accommodate, book, retain, moderate, view as, support, apply, hold back, harbour, bind, deem, hold up, arrest, hold, take, have, concord, take control, keep, check, make, take for, go for, throw, defy, control, harbor, reserve, obligate, carry, give, adjudge, entertain, nurse, oblige, curb, defend, confine, have got, restrain, take charge, withstand, agree, hold in, halt, contain, concur, maintain, guard, keep back, sustain, prevail, admit, obtain, declare, bear

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How to use take hold in a sentence?

1. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat:

   We must not let pessimism take hold, lest it creates self-fulfilling expectations.

2. Buenos Aires Kerry:

   It's not all going to change overnight, getting rid of bad habits takes a little bit of time and investment takes a little bit of time to take hold and begin to create momentum.

3. William Rhind:

   At the moment, the positive inflationary pressures caused by trade tariffs are being beaten back by dollar strength, as the tariffs take hold and the market adjusts to the effects, we expect inflationary pressures to increase, which will benefit holders of gold and commodities.

4. Lou Brien:

   There is confidence that it will take time for the contract to take hold.

5. Spanish Proverb:

   Take hold lightly let go lightly. This is one of the great secrets of felicity in love.