laid hold of

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

It's pronounced as /leɪd həʊld ʌv/


What is synonym and antonym for laid hold of?

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

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


Synonyms for laid hold of

  • caught
  • clasped
  • clenched
  • clutched
  • grasped
  • gripped
  • held
  • hung on to
  • nabbed
  • seized
  • snatched
  • took

Antonyms for laid hold of

  • delivered
  • discharged
  • dropped
  • entrusted
  • freed
  • gave
  • handed
  • handed over
  • intrusted
  • liberated
  • passed
  • released
  • relinquished
  • transferred
  • transmitted
  • turned over
  • unhanded

Example Sentences

  • She firmly laid hold of the railing as she descended the steep staircase.
  • The police officer quickly laid hold of the suspect before he could escape.
  • With determination, he laid hold of the opportunity presented to him and pursued his dreams.
  • The child eagerly laid hold of the kite string and watched it soar into the sky.
  • Despite the chaos, she calmly laid hold of her emotions and focused on finding a solution.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laid hold of, such as: caught, clasped, clenched, clutched, delivered, discharged, dropped.

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

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  • stood
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