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hold

verb
/hoʊld/

Meaning

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
to grasp, carry, or keep in position; to maintain

Example Sentences

Please hold my hand.

Please hold the door open for me.

Example Expressions

hold on

Synonyms

grasp, grip, carry, contain, keep, maintain, support
Entry 1
grasp, grip, carry, contain
Entry 2
grip, grasp, keep, maintain, support

Antonyms

release, drop, let go, free
Entry 1
release, drop, let go, free
Entry 2
release, let go

Collocations

hold hands, hold position, hold meeting, hold breath, hold tight, hold responsibility
Entry 1
hold hands, hold position, hold meeting, hold breath, hold tight, hold responsibility
Entry 2
hold hands, hold position, hold tight, hold meeting

Related Vocabularies

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something
to speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
To stop something from happening or arising.
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

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