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Definitions of hold
  1. verb
    be capable of holding or containing
    "The flask holds one gallon"

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  2. verb
    be pertinent or relevant or applicable
    "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"

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  3. verb
    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"

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  4. verb
    be the physical support of; carry the weight of
    "The beam holds up the roof" "What's holding that mirror?"

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  5. verb
    resist or confront with resistance

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  6. noun
    a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
    "the prisoner is on hold"
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  7. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    "hold your tongue" "hold your temper"
  8. verb
    drink alcohol without showing ill effects
    "He can hold his liquor"

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  9. verb
    cause to stop

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  10. verb
    have room for; hold without crowding
    "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"

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  11. noun
    time during which some action is awaited
    "he ordered a hold in the action"
  12. verb
    have or hold in one's hands or grip
    "A crazy idea took hold of him"

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  13. verb
    organize or be responsible for
    "hold a reception"

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  14. noun
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

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  15. verb
    be valid, applicable, or true
    "This theory still holds"

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  16. verb
    protect against a challenge or attack

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  17. verb
    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
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  18. verb
    to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
    "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
  19. verb
    keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
    "hold these truths to be self-evident" "I hold him personally responsible"

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  20. noun
    the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
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  21. verb
    have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

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  22. verb
    contain or hold; have within
    "The canteen holds fresh water"

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  23. verb
    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
    "I'll hold you by your promise"

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  24. noun
    a cell in a jail or prison

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  25. verb
    be in accord; be in agreement
    "I hold with those who say life is sacred"

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  26. noun
    the act of grasping
    "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
  27. verb
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
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  28. verb
    cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
    "hold in place"

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  29. verb
    support or hold in a certain manner
    "She holds her head high"

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  30. verb
    declare to be

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  31. noun
    understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

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  32. verb
    arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
    "please hold a table at Maxim's"

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  33. verb
    aim, point, or direct
  34. verb
    assert or affirm
    "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
  35. noun
    a stronghold
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  36. verb
    cover as for protection against noise or smell
    "hold one's nose"
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  37. verb
    have as a major characteristic
    "The novel holds many surprises" "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
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  38. verb
    hold the attention of
    "She can hold an audience spellbound"
  39. verb
    keep from departing
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  40. verb
    keep from exhaling or expelling
    "hold your breath"
  41. noun
    power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
    "he has a hold over them"
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  42. verb
    remain committed to
    "I hold to these ideas"
  43. verb
    remain in a certain state, position, or condition
  44. verb
    stop dealing with
    "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
  45. verb
    take and maintain control over, often by violent means
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Usage of hold
  • "archaicism"
  • "archaism"
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