Take hold
Take hold verb - Have or hold in one's hands or grip.
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Take effect and take hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take effect" instead a verb phrase "Take hold".
Take effect
Take effect verb - Go into effect or become effective or operative.
Take hold and take effect are semantically related. You can use "Take hold" instead a verb phrase "Take effect".
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