take hold take heed • take hold of · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · take hold · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 9 · · Length 2 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (verb) assume control. Synonyms: take hold, take charge, take control. · · Verb Definition 1 (verb) have or hold in one's hands or grip. Synonyms: hold, take hold. Examples: "Hold this bowl for a moment, please." "A crazy idea took hold of him." · · Verb Definition 2 Synonyms · · · take charge · · Synonym 1 take control · · Synonym 2 hold · · Synonym 3 Characters · · space U+0020 a latin small letter a U+0061 d latin small letter d U+0064 e latin small letter e U+0065 h latin small letter h U+0068 k latin small letter k U+006B l latin small letter l U+006C o latin small letter o U+006F t latin small letter t U+0074