TAKE HOLD Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

take hold

phrase

Definition of take hold

as in work

to produce a desired effect It was clear in the students' essays that her lessons had taken hold.

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Recent Examples of take hold The long history of prejudice As religious studies scholar Michael Altman argues, the charge that Hindus worship false gods and idols took hold in American national culture nearly two centuries ago. — Arun Brahmbhatt, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 That same business model, however, has struggled to take hold in the United States. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 A couple of the projects Oppenheim brought to Fielder reached the early planning stages, but nothing took hold. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026 The downtrend channel that took hold in December 2024 has come into secular support from the monthly cloud model, denoted by the shading on the chart. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take hold

Recent Examples of Synonyms for take hold

take effect

Phrase

The effort, however, has been criticized by some, including politicians and digital rights advocates, for not being aggressively enough enforced since the ban took effect in December 2025.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026