What is another word for lay hold of?
Pronunciation:
[ lˈe͡ɪ hˈə͡ʊld ɒv], [ lˈeɪ hˈəʊld ɒv], [ l_ˈeɪ h_ˈəʊ_l_d ɒ_v]
Synonyms for Lay hold of:
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v.
• catch • get • seize • usurp Other relevant words:
- Accroach ,
- Copped ,
- Entrapped ,
- Gloving ,
- Lassoed ,
- Lassoing ,
- accroaching ,
- catch ,
- catch hold of ,
- clap hands on ,
- copping ,
- elbow in ,
- get ,
- get fingers on ,
- get hands on ,
- get one's fingers on ,
- glom ,
- gloved ,
- gloves ,
- grab hold of ,
- hang onto ,
- highjack ,
- highjacked ,
- highjacking ,
- highjacks ,
- hold fast ,
- infringe upon ,
- laid hold of ,
- lasso ,
- lay ,
- lay hands on ,
- lay one's hands on ,
- laying hold of ,
- lays hands on ,
- muscle in ,
- pluck ,
- pounce on ,
- prehend ,
- prehended ,
- seize ,
- squeeze in ,
- take hold of ,
- usurped ,
- work in ,
- worked in ,
- worm in .
- abduct ,
- acquire ,
- act upon ,
- affect ,
- apprehend ,
- appropriate ,
- arrest ,
- attach ,
- attack ,
- bag ,
- capture ,
- carry off ,
- claim ,
- clasp ,
- clutch ,
- collar ,
- come ,
- confiscate ,
- drain ,
- gain ,
- get hold of ,
- get one's hands on ,
- grip ,
- latch on to ,
- nab ,
- obtain ,
- palm ,
- partake ,
- pinch ,
- possess ,
- procure ,
- receive ,
- secure ,
- snap up ,
- snatch ,
- steal ,
- strike ,
- take ,
- win ,
- wrest .
How to use "Lay hold of" in context?
When the time is right, it is important to lay hold of the opportunity and take it. This is especially important in the workplace, where seconds can make all the difference. Often, something as small as a new idea can turn into a major business opportunity if you take the time to lay hold of it.
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