laid hold of (Meaning)

laid hold of

to understand (something), to take and hold (something)

The officer laid hold of the suspect, securing him firmly.
The child's imagination had laid hold of the fantastic, inspiring countless stories.
The temptation laid hold of her, its allure proving irresistible.
The artist laid hold of the clay, eager to sculpt a masterpiece.
Fear laid hold of their hearts as the storm raged outside.
The truth laid hold of his mind, dispelling the fog of deception.
The idea laid hold of her, its possibilities endlessly fascinating.
The pain laid hold of her body, a relentless assault on her senses.
The lawyer laid hold of the evidence, determined to build a compelling case.
The memories laid hold of him, transporting him back to a happier time.

to understand (something), to take and hold (something)

held, gripped, grasped, took,clasped, hung on to, clung (to), held on (to), clenched,clutched

discharged,released, dropped, turned over, freed, liberated, handed over, entrusted, transferred, handed

The officer laid hold of the suspect, securing him firmly.

The child's imagination had laid hold of the fantastic, inspiring countless stories.

The temptation laid hold of her, its allure proving irresistible.

The artist laid hold of the clay, eager to sculpt a masterpiece.