verb
Meaning 1
To grasp, seize.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The astonishing sight of the Cristo do Corcovado took hold of our attention.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
take hold
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verb
Meaning 2
To take root, become established.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
have or hold in one's hands or grip
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Hold this bowl for a moment, please
- A crazy idea took hold of him
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hold
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: grasp, hold on, cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch, cradle, clinch, lock, interlock, interlace, trap
verb
Meaning 4
assume control
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: take charge, take control
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: head, lead
Narrower terms: move in on
History
Etymology
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