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lay hold of

The phrase “lay hold of” has 3 syllables: lay hold of

It's pronounced as /leɪ hoʊld əv/

What is synonym and antonym for lay hold of?

In the thesaurus, “lay hold of” has 106 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lay hold of along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lay hold of

  • abduct
  • accept
  • accroach
  • acquire
  • annex
  • apprehend
  • appropriate
  • arrest
  • arrogate
  • assume
  • attain
  • bag
  • barge in
  • bust
  • butt in
  • capture
  • carry off
  • carve out
  • catch
  • catch hold of
  • clap hands on
  • clasp
  • claw
  • clench
  • clinch
  • clutch
  • collar
  • collect
  • commandeer
  • compass
  • cop
  • corral
  • cut out
  • defeat
  • displace
  • earn
  • elbow in
  • embrace
  • enclose
  • enfold
  • ensnare
  • entangle
  • entrap
  • fasten
  • gain possession
  • gather up
  • get
  • get hands on
  • get hold of
  • glom
  • glove
  • grab
  • grab hold of
  • grapple
  • grasp
  • grip
  • handle
  • hang on to
  • haul in
  • have
  • highjack
  • hold
  • hook
  • infringe upon
  • lasso
  • lay hands on
  • muscle in
  • nab
  • nail
  • net
  • obtain
  • occupy
  • overcome
  • overpower
  • overtake
  • pick
  • pick up
  • pinch
  • pluck
  • pounce on
  • preempt
  • prehend
  • procure
  • pull in
  • reach
  • reap
  • receive
  • secure
  • seize
  • snag
  • snare
  • snatch
  • squeeze
  • squeeze in
  • strike
  • supplant
  • swipe
  • take
  • take hold of
  • take in
  • take possession of
  • trap
  • win
  • work in
  • worm in
  • wrest

Antonyms for lay hold of

  • abstain
  • add
  • avoid
  • be honest
  • be immune
  • deliver
  • disallow
  • discharge
  • discontinue
  • disenchant
  • dodge
  • drop
  • entrust
  • fail
  • forfeit
  • free
  • give
  • give in
  • give up
  • hand
  • hand over
  • intrust
  • keep
  • leave
  • let go
  • let off
  • liberate
  • loose
  • loosen
  • lose
  • maintain
  • misconceive
  • miss
  • misunderstand
  • offer
  • pass
  • refuse
  • reject
  • release
  • relinquish
  • repulse
  • spend
  • stop
  • surrender
  • throw away
  • transfer
  • transmit
  • turn over
  • unfasten
  • unhand
  • yield

Meanings of lay hold of

  • verb
    1. To seize; catch; apprehend.
    2. To obtain.

Example Sentences

  • He managed to lay hold of the rope just in time to save himself.
  • She tried to lay hold of every opportunity that came her way.
  • The thief attempted to lay hold of the woman's handbag.
  • They struggled to lay hold of the truth amid all the confusion.
  • I need to lay hold of that book before it's checked out again.

On this page you'll find 157 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lay hold of, such as: abduct, abstain, accept, accroach, acquire, add, annex.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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