What does take hold mean?
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take hold
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Princeton's WordNet
take hold, take charge, take controlverb
assume control
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"
Wiktionary
take holdverb
to grasp, seize
take holdverb
to take root, become established
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take hold
"Take hold" is a phrase that generally means to establish a strong influence or control; become established, operational, or widespread; to begin to have noticeable effect or influence; or to grasp firmly. Its exact definition can be contingent on its usage within a sentence.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take hold in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take hold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of take hold in a Sentence
Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it by the handle of anxiety, or by the handle of faith.
Oversold, it was just a matter of time before we see stabilizing prices take hold there.
Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.
There is confidence that it will take time for the contract to take hold.
Take hold lightly let go lightly. This is one of the great secrets of felicity in love.
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