laid hold of (Meaning)

laid hold of

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

laid hold of Sentence Examples

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

FAQs About the word laid hold of

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

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

released, liberated, turned over, discharged, freed, dropped,gave, delivered, handed over, relinquished

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.