lay hands on
Get hold of
Lay hands on means to get hold of or seize something: I couldn't lay hands on a copy anywhere.
It often implies difficulty or searching: If I could just lay hands on that document.
In religious contexts, laying hands on someone is a ritual gesture of blessing, healing, or ordination—the minister or priest literally places hands on the person's head or body.
Come into possession of
- procureObtain through effort
- secureProtected from harm
- get hold ofObtain or contact someone
- findLocate through effort
locate · track down · source · come by · get ahold of · hunt down · dig up · scare up
Apply ceremonial oil
- blessConfer favor upon
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- consecrateMake sacred officially
- faith healingTreatment through religious practice
spiritual healing · invoke · intercede · baptize · ordain · touch · cure · restore
obtain
Come into possession of
- procureObtain through effort
- secureProtected from harm
- get hold ofObtain or contact someone
find · locate · track down · source · come by · get ahold of · hunt down · dig up · scare up · rustle up
anoint
Apply ceremonial oil
- blessConfer favor upon
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- consecrateMake sacred officially
faith healing · spiritual healing · invoke · intercede · baptize · ordain · touch · cure · restore · reiki
grab
Seize abruptly
grip · capture · apprehend · nab · catch · collar · arrest · detain · get a grip on · clamp down on
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
beat · hurt · abuse · manhandle · rough up · accost · throttle · pummel · batter · molest