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verbbe capable of holding or containingtype of:
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verbbe pertinent or relevant or applicable
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verbhave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
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verbbe the physical support of; carry the weight of
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verbresist or confront with resistancetype of:
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verblessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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verbdrink alcohol without showing ill effects
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verbhave room for; hold without crowding
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verbhave or hold in one's hands or grip
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nounthe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move ittype of:part of:carpet beater watering pot watering can aspersorium umbrella teacup spigot spatula skillet saucepan rug beater racquet racket pushcart mug lumber luggage ladle handset handlebar handcart handbarrow hand tool aspergill go-cart frypan frying pan french telephone faucet edge tool eating utensil cutlery cricket bat coffeepot coffee cup cheese cutter cart carrycot brush briefcase bat baseball bat baggage
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verbbe valid, applicable, or true
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verbprotect against a challenge or attacktype of:
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verbmaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)type of:
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verbto close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movementtype of:
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verbkeep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
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nounthe space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
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verbhave rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
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verbcontain or hold; have withintype of:
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verbbe in accord; be in agreement
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nounthe act of graspingtype of:
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verbsecure and keep for possible future use or application
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verbcause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
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verbsupport or hold in a certain manner
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verbdeclare to betype of:
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verbarrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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verbaim, point, or direct
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verbassert or affirm
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nouna strongholdtype of:
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verbhave as a major characteristictype of:
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verbhold the attention of
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verbkeep from departing
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verbkeep from exhaling or expelling
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nounpower by which something or someone is affected or dominatedtype of:
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verbremain committed to
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verbremain in a certain state, position, or condition
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verbstop dealing with
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verbtake and maintain control over, often by violent means
Examples of hold
- "The flask holds one gallon"
- "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"
- "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
- "The beam holds up the roof"
- "What's holding that mirror?"
- "the prisoner is on hold"
- "hold your tongue"
- "hold your temper"
- "He can hold his liquor"
- "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
- "he ordered a hold in the action"
- "A crazy idea took hold of him"
- "hold a reception"
- "This theory still holds"
- "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
- "hold these truths to be self-evident"
- "I hold him personally responsible"
- "The canteen holds fresh water"
- "I'll hold you by your promise"
- "I hold with those who say life is sacred"
- "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
- "hold in place"
- "She holds her head high"
- "please hold a table at Maxim's"
- "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
- "hold one's nose"
- "The novel holds many surprises"
- "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
- "She can hold an audience spellbound"
- "hold your breath"
- "he has a hold over them"
- "I hold to these ideas"
- "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"