Synonyms of took hold

took hold

phrase

past tense of take hold

as in worked

to produce a desired effect

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worked
• wrought
• performed
• took effect
• took
• operated
• reacted
• acted
• responded
• resulted
• affected
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• panned out
• redounded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled