GRAB: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GRAB?

Need another word that means the same as “grab”? Find 51 synonyms and 30 related words for “grab” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Grab” are: catch, take hold of, seize, snaffle, snap up, grasp, snatch, seize hold of, grab hold of, catch hold of, lay hold of, lay hands on, lay one's hands on, get one's hands on, take a grip of, fasten round, grapple, grip, clasp, clutch, obtain, acquire, come by, carry off, come to have, get, receive, gain, earn, win, come into, come in for, take possession of, take receipt of, be given, make an impression on, have an impact on, influence, affect, leave a mark on, move, stir, rouse, excite, inspire, galvanize, snap, lunge for, attempt to grab

Grab as a Noun

Definitions of "Grab" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grab” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A mechanical device for gripping an object.
• A frame of video or television footage, digitized and stored as a still image in a computer memory for subsequent display, printing, or editing.
• Denoting a bar or strap for people to hold on to for support or in a moving vehicle.
• A quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.
• The act of catching an object with the hands.
• An act of obtaining something opportunistically or unscrupulously.
• A mechanical device for clutching, lifting, and moving things, especially materials in bulk.

Synonyms of "Grab" as a noun (5 Words)

attempt to grab	Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something.
catch	A chance or act of catching the ball to dismiss a batsman. I mistakenly thought he would be a good catch.
lunge for	The act of moving forward suddenly.
snap	A card game in which cards from two piles are turned over simultaneously and players call snap as quickly as possible when two similar cards are exposed. Children can manage snaps better than buttons.

Usage Examples of "Grab" as a noun

• I've added frame grabs to give a good flavour of what the film is all about.
• He made a grab at the pistol.
• A grab rail.
• They used the law to effect a land grab.
• He made a grab for the ball before it landed.

Grab as a Verb

Definitions of "Grab" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grab” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Obtain illegally or unscrupulously.
• Get hold of or seize quickly and easily.
• (of a brake on a vehicle) grip the wheel harshly or jerkily.
• Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.
• Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
• Make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand.
• Capture the attention or imagination of.
• Take or grasp suddenly.
• Attract the attention of; make an impression on.
• Obtain or get (something) quickly or opportunistically.

Synonyms of "Grab" as a verb (46 Words)

acquire	Gain through experience. You must acquire the rudiments of Greek.
affect	Act physically on; have an effect upon. He was visibly affected by the tragedy.
be given	Spend or use time.
carry off	Contain or hold; have within.
catch	Discover or come upon accidentally suddenly or unexpectedly catch somebody doing something or in a certain state. Catch the mood.
catch hold of	Become aware of.
clasp	Hold firmly and tightly. The child clasped my hands.
clutch	Affect. She clutched her purse.
come by	Be found or available.
come in for	Cover a certain distance.
come into	Reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress.
come to have	Develop into.
earn	Earn on some commercial or business transaction earn as salary or wages. This latest win earned them 50 000 in prize money.
excite	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. His Mediterranean vibrancy excited and stimulated her.
fasten round	Become fixed or fastened.
gain	Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable. We gained entry to the car in five seconds.
galvanize	Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock. They promised they would galvanize the iron railings to prevent rusting.
get	Take vengeance on or get even. Wait until dad comes home then you ll get it.
get one's hands on	Purchase.
grab hold of	Make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand.
grapple	Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. The two men grappled with each other for several minutes.
grasp	Comprehend fully. Edward grasped her by the wrist.
grip	To grip or seize as in a wrestling match. She was gripped by a feeling of excitement.
have an impact on	Get something; come into possession of.
influence	Have an influence on. The artist s work influenced the young painter.
inspire	Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. They can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements.
lay hands on	Prepare or position for action or operation.
lay hold of	Put in a horizontal position.
lay one's hands on	Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
leave a mark on	Leave or give by will after one’s death.
make an impression on	Be suitable for.
move	Cause to move or shift into a new position or place both in a concrete and in an abstract sense. Booksellers should easily be able to move this biography of Lincoln.
obtain	Be prevalent, customary, or established. How did you obtain the visa.
receive	Receive as a retribution or punishment. The band will receive a 100 000 advance.
rouse	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. She was roused from a deep sleep by a hand on her shoulder.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. He seized hold of the door handle.
seize hold of	Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority.
snaffle	Fit or restrain with a snaffle. Snaffle a horse.
snap up	Make a sharp sound.
stir	Stir the feelings emotions or peace of. Pour in the cream and stir well.
take a grip of	Accept or undergo, often unwillingly.
take hold of	Engage for service under a term of contract.
take possession of	Buy, select.
take receipt of	Experience or feel or submit to.
win	Win something through one s efforts. Win someone s confidence and friendship.

Usage Examples of "Grab" as a verb

• She grabbed him by the shirt collar.
• This story will grab you.
• I'll grab another drink while there's still time.
• The passenger grabbed for the oxygen mask.
• The brakes grabbed very badly.
• She grabbed the child's hand and ran out of the room.
• How does that grab you?
• She grabbed her keys and rushed out.

Associations of "Grab" (30 Words)

belong	Be in the right place or situation. He belonged to the local cricket club.
broach	Raise (a difficult subject) for discussion. He watched a pot boy broach a new cask.
capture	The action of capturing or of being captured. The free electrons were moving too rapidly to be captured by nuclei.
catch	Be the catcher. Mays made the catch with his back to the plate.
clasp	A grasp or handshake. The child clasped my hands.
clench	Hold in a tight grasp. Clench a steering wheel.
clinch	Fasten a rope or angling line with a clinch knot. Johnson scored the goals which clinched victory.
clutch	A clutch bag. She clutched my arm when she got scared.
engage	Keep engaged. Make sure the gear is engaged.
fetch	The action of fetching. Kind offers fetched tears from me.
grapple	A wrestling match. The two men grappled with each other for several minutes.
grasp	The act of grasping. Edward grasped her by the wrist.
grip	To grip or seize as in a wrestling match. These shoes have got no grip.
have	Have sex with. It is advisable to have your carpet laid by a professional.
hijack	An incident or act of hijacking. They hijacked the judicial process.
hijacker	A person who takes over an organization or activity and uses it for a different purpose. The hijackers of this government ignore all but their own agenda.
hold	Contain or hold have within. Hold a reception.
impound	(of a dam) hold back (water. It will impound a reservoir 130 miles long.
kidnap	The action of kidnapping someone. The industrialist s son was kidnapped.
kidnapping	(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment. A new wave of kidnappings and murders.
obtain	Come into possession of. The price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world.
own	Have ownership or possession of. The style had its own charm.
possess	Have ownership or possession of. What possessed you to buy this house.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter.
take	Take on a certain form attribute or aspect. He leaned forward to take her hand.
tongs	An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things. Sugar tongs.
transfix	Pierce with a sharp implement or weapon. She stared at him transfixed.
understandable	Able to be understood. Though his accent was strange the words were perfectly understandable.
vise	A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place.