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Past tense for to seize or capture someone or an animal
“The detective vowed to lay hands on the fugitive and bring him to justice.”
Past tense for to discover, typically the exact place or position of
“After hours of searching, she finally managed to lay hands on her missing car keys hidden beneath a pile of papers.”
Past tense for to sanctify or make holy
“After a long and arduous journey, the humble temple was finally complete, and the elders gathered to lay hands on it, sanctifying it as a sacred place of worship.”
Past tense for to get into one's possession
Past tense for to grasp (something) tightly and firmly
Past tense for to (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)
Past tense for to receive as return for payment or effort
Past tense for to seize and detain a person unlawfully or forcefully
Past tense for to discover, typically the exact place or position of
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