latch on to

Main Entry:	grip [grip] Show IPA/grɪp/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	hold tightly
Synonyms:	clap a hand on, clasp, clench, clinch, clutch, get one's hands on, grasp, latch on to, lay hands on, nab, seize, snag, snatch, take, take hold of
Antonyms:	let go, release

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Main Entry:	possess
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	have or obtain
Synonyms:	acquire, be blessed with, be born with, be endowed with, bear, carry, control, corner the market, corner, dominate, enjoy, get hands on, get hold of, grab, have to name, hog, hold, latch on to*, lock up, maintain, occupy, own, retain, seize, sit on, take over, take possession
Antonyms:	dispossess, lose, miss, not have

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	procure
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	acquire, obtain
Synonyms:	annex, appropriate, bring around, buy, buy out, buy up, come by, compass, cop, corral, draw, earn, effect, find, gain, get, get hold of, grab, have, induce, land, latch on to*, lay hands on, make a haul, manage to get, persuade, pick up, prevail upon, promote, purchase, score, secure, solicit, wangle, win
Antonyms:	give away, have, lose

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	receive
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	accept delivery of something
Synonyms:	accept, acquire, admit, apprehend, appropriate, arrogate, assume, be given, be in receipt of, be informed, be told, catch, collect, come by, come into, cop, corral, derive, draw, earn, gain, gather, get, get from, get hands on, get hold of, grab, hear, hold, inherit, latch on to, make, obtain, perceive, pick up, pocket, procure, pull, pull down, reap, redeem, secure, seize, snag, take, take in, take possession, win
Antonyms:	deliver, donate, give, offer

* = informal/non-formal usage
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