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lays hold of

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

It's pronounced as /leɪz hoʊld ʌv/

What is synonym and antonym for lays hold of?

In the thesaurus, “lays hold of” has 12 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for lays hold of

Antonyms for lays hold of

  • delivers
  • discharges
  • drops
  • entrusts
  • frees
  • gives
  • hands
  • hands over
  • intrusts
  • liberates
  • passes
  • releases
  • relinquishes
  • transfers
  • transmits
  • turns over
  • unhands

Example Sentences

  • He finally lays hold of the rope and pulls himself up.
  • She lays hold of the idea and runs with it, turning it into a successful project.
  • The child lays hold of the book and starts flipping through the pages.
  • As soon as he lays hold of the opportunity, he takes action.
  • The police officer lays hold of the suspect and restrains him.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lays hold of, such as: catches, clasps, clenches, clutches, delivers, discharges, drops.

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

Related Words

takes

hangs on to

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