Synonyms of takes hold

takes hold

phrase

present tense third-person singular of take hold

as in works

to produce a desired effect

It was clear in the students' essays that her lessons had taken hold.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• takes effect
• operates
• takes
• performs
• acts
• reacts
• results
• responds
• affects
• behaves
• influences
• pans out
• sways
• redounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfires
• fizzles