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take hold > 2 senses
VERB1take hold, take charge, take controlAssume control
2take hold, holdHave or hold in one's hands or grip
take hold > verb 1, social
MeaningAssume control.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymstake charge, take control
Broaderhead, lead
Narrowermove in on
take hold > verb 2, contact
MeaningHave or hold in one's hands or grip.
PatternSomebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymshold
Contrarylet go of, let go, release, relinquish
Narrowergrasp, hold on; cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch; cradle; clinch; lock, interlock, interlace; trap; cradle
Entailed bybrandish, flourish, wave

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