| Main Entry: | grip |
| 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 |
| Main Entry: | have |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be in possession |
Synonyms: |
accept, acquire, admit, annex, bear, carry, chalk up, compass, corner, enjoy, gain, get, get hands on, get hold of, have in hand, hog, hold, include, keep, land, latch on to, lock up, obtain, occupy, own, pick up, possess, procure, receive, retain, secure, sit on, take, take in, teem with |
Antonyms: |
lack, need, want |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |