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hold > 45 senses
NOUN1hold, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, gripThe act of grasping
2hold, appreciation, graspUnderstanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
3holdPower by which something or someone is affected or dominated
4hold, delay, time lag, postponement, waitTime during which some action is awaited
5hold, detention, custodyA state of being confined (usually for a short time)
6holdA stronghold
7hold, keepA cell in a jail or prison
8hold, handle, grip, handgripThe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
9hold, cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage areaThe space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
VERB1hold, throw, have, make, giveOrganize or be responsible for
2hold, keep, maintainKeep in a certain state, position, or activity
3hold, take holdHave or hold in one's hands or grip
4hold, restrain, confineTo close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
5hold, bearHave rightfully
6hold, have, have gotHave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
7hold, deem, view as, take forKeep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
8hold, bear, carry, containContain or hold
9hold, control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderateLessen the intensity of
10holdRemain in a certain state, position, or condition
11hold, harbor, harbour, entertain, nurseMaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
12holdAssert or affirm
13holdRemain committed to
14hold, retain, keep back, hold backSecure and keep for possible future use or application
15hold, support, sustain, hold upBe the physical support of
16holdHold the attention of
17holdKeep from exhaling or expelling
18hold, carry, bearSupport or hold in a certain manner
19hold, accommodate, admitHave room for
20hold, contain, takeBe capable of holding or containing
21hold, prevail, obtainBe valid, applicable, or true
22holdTake and maintain control over, often by violent means
23hold, defend, guardProtect against a challenge or attack
24hold, declare, adjudgeDeclare to be
25holdHave as a major characteristic
26hold, halt, arrestCause to stop
27hold, oblige, bind, obligateBind by an obligation
28holdCover as for protection against noise or smell
29hold, carryDrink alcohol without showing ill effects
30hold, apply, go forBe pertinent or relevant or applicable
31hold, reserve, bookArrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
32hold, defy, withstand, hold upResist or confront with resistance
33holdKeep from departing
34holdStop dealing with
35holdAim, point, or direct
36hold, agree, concur, concordBe in accord
hold > pronunciation
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hold > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of grasping.
Examples"she kept a firm hold on the railing"
Synonymsclasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
Narrowerchokehold, choke hold; embrace, embracing; wrestling hold
Broadergrasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
Verbshold
hold > noun 2, cognition
MeaningUnderstanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something.
Synonymsappreciation, grasp
Narrowersense
Broaderunderstanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
hold > noun 3, attribute
MeaningPower by which something or someone is affected or dominated.
Examples"he has a hold over them"
Broadercontrol
Verbshold
hold > noun 4, time
MeaningTime during which some action is awaited.
Examples"he ordered a hold in the action"
Synonymsdelay, time lag, postponement, wait
Narrowerextension; moratorium; retardation
Broaderpause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
Verbshold; hold
hold > noun 5, state
MeaningA state of being confined (usually for a short time).
Examples"the prisoner is on hold"
Synonymsdetention, custody
Broaderconfinement
Verbshold
hold > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA stronghold.
Broaderstronghold, fastness
Usagearchaism, archaicism
hold > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA cell in a jail or prison.
Synonymskeep
Broadercell, jail cell, prison cell
Verbshold
hold > noun 8, artifact
MeaningThe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it.
Synonymshandle, grip, handgrip
Part ofaspergill; baggage, luggage; baseball bat, lumber; briefcase; brush; carpet beater, rug beater; carrycot; cheese cutter; coffee cup; coffeepot; cricket bat, bat; cutlery, eating utensil; edge tool; faucet; frying pan, frypan, skillet; handbarrow; handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart; handlebar; handset, French telephone; hand tool; ladle; mug; racket, racquet; saucepan; spatula; teacup; umbrella; watering can, watering pot
Partsshank, stem
Narrowerax handle, axe handle; broomstick, broom handle; crop; haft, helve; hilt; hoe handle; knob; mop handle; panhandle; pommel, saddlebow; pommel; rake handle; stock; stock, gunstock
Broaderappendage
hold > noun 9, artifact
MeaningThe space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.
Synonymscargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
Part ofship
Broaderenclosure
Verbshold; hold
hold > verb 1, creation
MeaningOrganize or be responsible for.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"hold a reception"
Synonymsthrow, have, make, give
Broaderdirect
hold > verb 2, stative
MeaningKeep in a certain state, position, or activity. E.g., "keep clean".
PatternSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s somebody PP; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"hold in place"
Synonymskeep, maintain
Narrowerpressurize, pressurise; continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve; hold over; conserve; preserve; distance; housekeep
See alsohold out; hold out; hold back; hold over; hold up
hold > verb 3, contact
MeaningHave or hold in one's hands or grip.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
ModelThey want to hold the prisoners
Examples"Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
Synonymstake hold
Entailed bybrandish, flourish, wave
Narrowergrasp, hold on; cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch; cradle; clinch; lock, interlock, interlace; trap; cradle
Contrarylet go of, let go, release, relinquish
Participlehand-held, handheld
Nounshold
hold > verb 4, contact
MeaningTo close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
Synonymsrestrain, confine
Narrowertie down, tie up, bind, truss; fetter, shackle; enchain; pinion, shackle; impound, pound; pound, pound up; pen up, fold; ground
Broaderdisable, disenable, incapacitate
Nounshold; hold
hold > verb 5, possession
MeaningHave rightfully. Of rights, titles, and offices.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsbear
Broaderhave, have got, hold
Nounsholder
hold > verb 6, possession
MeaningHave or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
Synonymshave, have got
Caused bygive
Narrowersustain, keep, maintain; keep, hold on; keep; keep, maintain; keep; monopolize, monopolise; wield, exert, maintain; stock, carry, stockpile; bear, hold; carry
Similar tohave, feature
Nounsholding
hold > verb 7, cognition
MeaningKeep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.
PatternSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Examples"hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"
Synonymsdeem, view as, take for
Broadersee, consider, reckon, view, regard
Similar tohold
hold > verb 8, stative
MeaningContain or hold. Have within.
PatternSomething ----s something
ModelThey hold the animals
Examples"The canteen holds fresh water"
Synonymsbear, carry, contain
Narrowerretain; surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring; enclose, hold in, confine
Broaderinclude
Similar tocontain, take, hold
Nounshold
hold > verb 9, social
MeaningLessen the intensity of. Temper. Hold in restraint. Hold or keep within limits.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"
Synonymscontrol, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate
Narrowerrestrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle; suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb; damp; mortify, subdue, cricify; deny, abnegate; restrict; train; catch; bate; thermostat; countercheck, counteract
Broaderrestrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
hold > verb 10, stative
MeaningRemain in a certain state, position, or condition.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Broadercontinue, go on, proceed, go along, keep
hold > verb 11, emotion
MeaningMaintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsharbor, harbour, entertain, nurse
Broaderfeel, experience
hold > verb 12, cognition
MeaningAssert or affirm.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
ModelThey hold that there was a traffic accident
Examples"Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
Broaderaffirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
Similar todeem, hold, view as, take for
hold > verb 13, cognition
MeaningRemain committed to.
PatternSomebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s something
Examples"I hold to these ideas"
Broaderthink, believe, consider, conceive
hold > verb 14, possession
MeaningSecure and keep for possible future use or application.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey hold the money
Synonymsretain, keep back, hold back
Narrowerhold down
Broaderkeep, hold on
Nounsholding
hold > verb 15, contact
MeaningBe the physical support of. Carry the weight of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"The beam holds up the roof"; "What's holding that mirror?"
Synonymssupport, sustain, hold up
Narrowerscaffold; block; carry; chock; buoy, buoy up; pole; bracket; underpin; prop up, prop, shore up, shore; truss; brace
Nounsholder
hold > verb 16, cognition
MeaningHold the attention of.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"She can hold an audience spellbound"
Broadercapture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
Nounshold
hold > verb 17, body
MeaningKeep from exhaling or expelling.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"hold your breath"
Broaderrestrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
hold > verb 18, contact
MeaningSupport or hold in a certain manner.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"She holds her head high"
Synonymscarry, bear
Narrowerstoop; piggyback; poise, balance; behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
Similar tobehave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
hold > verb 19, stative
MeaningHave room for. Hold without crowding.
PatternSomething ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
Synonymsaccommodate, admit
Narrowersleep; house; seat
Similar tocontain, take, hold
hold > verb 20, stative
MeaningBe capable of holding or containing.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"The flask holds one gallon"
Synonymscontain, take
Broaderbe
Similar tohold, bear, carry, contain; accommodate, hold, admit
Nounshold
hold > verb 21, stative
MeaningBe valid, applicable, or true.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"This theory still holds"
Synonymsprevail, obtain
Broaderexist, be
hold > verb 22, social
MeaningTake and maintain control over, often by violent means.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Broadercontrol, command
Similar todefend, guard, hold
Participleheld
hold > verb 23, competition
MeaningProtect against a challenge or attack.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
Synonymsdefend, guard
Broaderprotect
Similar tohold
hold > verb 24, communication
MeaningDeclare to be.
PatternSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun; Somebody ----s somebody something
Synonymsdeclare, adjudge
Narroweradmit, acknowledge; superannuate; bastardize, bastardise; certify; call; beatify; canonize, canonise, saint; pronounce, label, judge; cancel, strike down; formalize, formalise
Broaderjudge
hold > verb 25, stative
MeaningHave as a major characteristic.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
Broaderbe
hold > verb 26, motion
MeaningCause to stop.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
ModelThey hold the animals
Synonymshalt, arrest
Broaderstop
Nounshold
hold > verb 27, communication
MeaningBind by an obligation. Cause to be indebted.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Examples"I'll hold you by your promise"
Synonymsoblige, bind, obligate
Narrowerpledge; article; indenture, indent; tie down
Broaderrelate
hold > verb 28, contact
MeaningCover as for protection against noise or smell.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"hold one's nose"
Broadercover
hold > verb 29, consumption
MeaningDrink alcohol without showing ill effects.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"He can hold his liquor"
Synonymscarry
Broaderdrink, booze, fuddle
hold > verb 30, stative
MeaningBe pertinent or relevant or applicable.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Examples"This theory holds for all irrational numbers"
Synonymsapply, go for
Caused byuse, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
Broaderrefer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on
Similar tolend oneself, apply
hold > verb 31, social
MeaningArrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"please hold a table at Maxim's"
Synonymsreserve, book
Entailsprocure, secure
Narrowerkeep open, hold open, keep, save
Broaderrequest, bespeak, call for, quest
Similar toreserve
hold > verb 32, stative
MeaningResist or confront with resistance.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsdefy, withstand, hold up
Narrowerweather, endure, brave, brave out
Broaderresist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
hold > verb 33, social
MeaningKeep from departing.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse"
Broaderprevent, keep
hold > verb 34, stative
MeaningStop dealing with.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
Broaderpostpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
Nounshold
hold > verb 35, competition
MeaningAim, point, or direct.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody PP
Examples"Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
Broaderaim, take, train, take aim, direct
hold > verb 36, communication
MeaningBe in accord. Be in agreement.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s on something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Examples"I hold with those who say life is sacred"
Synonymsagree, concur, concord
Entailed bycompromise
Narrowersettle; reconcile, patch up, make up, conciliate, settle; see eye to eye; concede, yield, grant; subscribe, support; conclude, resolve; arrange, fix up
Contrarydisagree, differ, dissent, take issue
Similar toagree

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