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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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"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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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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verbremain in a certain state, position, or condition
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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
Usage of hold
- "archaicism"
- "archaism"