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"The flask holds one gallon"verbbe capable of holding or containingtype of:
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"This theory holds for all irrational numbers"verbbe pertinent or relevant or applicable
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"She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"verbhave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
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"The beam holds up the roof" "What's holding that mirror?"verbbe the physical support of; carry the weight of
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verbresist or confront with resistancetype of:
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"the prisoner is on hold"nouna state of being confined (usually for a short time)
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"hold your tongue" "hold your temper"verblessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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"He can hold his liquor"verbdrink alcohol without showing ill effects
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verbcause to stoptype of:
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"The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"verbhave room for; hold without crowding
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"he ordered a hold in the action"nountime during which some action is awaited
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"A crazy idea took hold of him"verbhave or hold in one's hands or grip
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"hold a reception"verborganize or be responsible fortype of:
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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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"This theory still holds"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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"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"verbto close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movementtype of:
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"hold these truths to be self-evident" "I hold him personally responsible"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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"The canteen holds fresh water"verbcontain or hold; have withintype of:
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"I'll hold you by your promise"verbbind by an obligation; cause to be indebtedtype of:
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"I hold with those who say life is sacred"verbbe in accord; be in agreement
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"she kept a firm hold on the railing"nounthe act of graspingtype of:
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verbsecure and keep for possible future use or application
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"hold in place"verbcause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
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"She holds her head high"verbsupport or hold in a certain manner
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verbdeclare to betype of:
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"please hold a table at Maxim's"verbarrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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verbaim, point, or direct
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"Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"verbassert or affirm
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nouna strongholdtype of:
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"hold one's nose"verbcover as for protection against noise or smelltype of:
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"The novel holds many surprises" "The book holds in store much valuable advise"verbhave as a major characteristictype of:
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"She can hold an audience spellbound"verbhold the attention of
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verbkeep from departing
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"hold your breath"verbkeep from exhaling or expelling
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"he has a hold over them"nounpower by which something or someone is affected or dominatedtype of:
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"I hold to these ideas"verbremain committed to
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"hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"verbstop dealing with
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verbtake and maintain control over, often by violent means
Synonyms & Similar Words
have be see take make give stop call wait keep feel house drink sleep check break touch catch control throw train handle seat agree ground cell continue protect carry bear support experience judge guard holding arrest lock admit view exist consider weather brave settle block nurse distance saint behave trap direct defend grant concern stock arrange balance article shore deny apply resist cancel maintain custody pole pound reckon booze delay grip fold embrace include conduct declare label halt harbor regard contain detention refer conquer grasp endure pledge preserve obtain resolve entertain relate pronounce crop acknowledge extension pause bind cradle brace yield suspension sustain clutch curb conclude prop damp defy harbour prevail withstand knob holder retain confinement suppress accommodate restrain crucify evaluate sling interruption uphold oblige stoop buoy embracing moderate reconcile conserve disable wield concede clutches impound deport exert piggyback seizing subscribe concord subdue confine enclosure clench certify grasping intermission scaffold bracket broomstick deem poise clasp concur chock hilt acquit thermostat clinch enclose shackle postponement counteract retardation obligate appendage moratorium truss stockpile incapacitate monopolize pertain interlock fuddle bate pommel panhandle mortify constrain indenture pressurize pressurise monopolise pinion formalize fetter interlace chokehold canonize adjudge bastardize underpin indent conciliate comport detainment haft formalise go for touch on have to do with come to bear on have got hold on hold up shore up buoy up prop up stand firm hold out brave out hold in hold back keep back abnegate countercheck stamp down hit the bottle time lag take hold hold tight cling to hold close handgrip helve saddlebow hoe handle rake handle ax handle mop handle axe handle broom handle gunstock disenable pound up tie up enchain pen up tie down take for view as cargo area cargo deck cargo hold storage area jail cell prison cell patch up fix up see eye to eye make up taking hold prehension wrestling hold embracement choke hold hold down hold over housekeep carry on pass judgment beatify canonise superannuate bastardise strike down