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Synonyms of grasp

29 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for grasp is take. Other synonyms of grasp are hold, seize, grip, clasp and cling. The opposite of grasp is release.

Synonyms and similar words for grasp

verbTo grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

  • claspTo take hold of; to grasp.

verbTo understand.

verbTo take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

verbMore synonyms

  • gripTo figuratively take hold of or grasp.
  • hold tightTo hold onto something securely or closely.
  • begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
  • begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
  • clench
  • clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
  • clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  • clutchTo grip or grasp tightly.
  • enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
  • fondleTo grasp.
  • glaum dialectalTo grasp or snatch (at), usually feebly or ineffectually; to grope (at) with the hands, as in the dark.
  • grab
  • grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
  • hang onTo hold, grasp, or grip.
  • hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
  • holdTo grasp or grip.
  • nab
  • seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  • strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
  • takeTo seize or capture.
  • beclasp datedTo clasp.
  • belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
  • fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
  • nim obsolete

Opposite of grasp

verbMore antonyms

  • let goTo release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.
  • release

Meaning of grasp

  1. verb To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
  2. verb To understand.
  3. verb To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Full definition of grasp

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Questions about synonyms of grasp

What is another word for grasp?
Grasp has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as take, hold, seize, grip, clasp, cling, clutch and comprehend.
What is the opposite of grasp?
The opposite of grasp is release.
What does grasp mean?
Grasp means to grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

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