Synonyms of taking hold

taking hold

phrase

present participle of take hold

as in working

to produce a desired effect

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• working
• operating
• performing
• taking effect
• taking
• reacting
• acting
• responding
• resulting
• affecting
• behaving
• influencing
• panning out
• swaying
• redounding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfiring
• fizzling