took hold
Became firmly established
Took hold means something began to have effect or establish itself firmly.
An idea took hold when it gained traction.
A fire took hold when it spread beyond its origin.
A habit took hold when it became ingrained.
The phrase captures the moment when something uncertain becomes established: Panic took hold of the crowd.
- grippedHeld with pressure
- got a gripRegained emotional control
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
- establishedFormally set up
- graspedClutched or understood
anchored · prevailed · entrenched · rooted · resonated · sunk in · embedded · solidified · clutched · clasped · captivated · secured · persisted · latched · germinated · gained traction · grabbed · set in
took holdlet go
Cease holding something
released · dropped · relinquished · unclasped · unclenched
took holdfaded
Lost original color
faded away · died out · dissipated · petered out · weakened
took holdlost control
Failed to maintain composure
surrendered · gave up · abdicated · let slip
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