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holds
verb(hold)
be capable of holding or containing
Synonyms: contain, take,
Examples:
The flask holds one gallon.
holds
verb(hold)
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
Synonyms: apply, go for,
Examples:
This theory holds for all irrational numbers.
holds
verb(hold)
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Synonyms: have, have got,
Examples:
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.
holds
verb(hold)
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Synonyms: hold up, support, sustain,
Examples:
The beam holds up the roof.
What's holding that mirror?.
holds
verb(hold)
resist or confront with resistance
Synonyms: defy, hold up, withstand,
holds
noun(hold)
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Examples:
The prisoner is on hold.
holds
verb(hold)
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold in, moderate,
Examples:
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.
holds
verb(hold)
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
Synonyms: carry,
Examples:
He can hold his liquor.
holds
verb(hold)
cause to stop
Synonyms: arrest, halt,
holds
verb(hold)
have room for; hold without crowding
Synonyms: accommodate, admit,
Examples:
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people.
holds
noun(hold)
time during which some action is awaited
Synonyms: delay, postponement, time lag, wait,
Examples:
He ordered a hold in the action.
holds
verb(hold)
have or hold in one's hands or grip
Synonyms: take hold,
Antonyms: let go of,
Examples:
A crazy idea took hold of him.
holds
verb(hold)
organize or be responsible for
Synonyms: give, have, make, throw,
Examples:
Hold a reception.
holds
noun(hold)
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Synonyms: grip, handgrip, handle,
holds
verb(hold)
be valid, applicable, or true
Synonyms: obtain, prevail,
Examples:
This theory still holds.
holds
verb(hold)
protect against a challenge or attack
Synonyms: defend, guard,
holds
verb(hold)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Synonyms: entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse,
holds
verb(hold)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Synonyms: confine, constrain, restrain,
Examples:
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains.
holds
verb(hold)
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
Synonyms: deem, take for, view as,
Examples:
Hold these truths to be self-evident.
I hold him personally responsible.
holds
noun(hold)
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Synonyms: cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area,
holds
verb(hold)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
Synonyms: bear,
holds
verb(hold)
contain or hold; have within
Synonyms: bear, carry, contain,
Examples:
The canteen holds fresh water.
holds
verb(hold)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Synonyms: bind, obligate, oblige,
Examples:
I'll hold you by your promise.
holds
noun(hold)
a cell in a jail or prison
Synonyms: keep,
holds
verb(hold)
be in accord; be in agreement
Synonyms: agree, concord, concur,
Examples:
I hold with those who say life is sacred.
holds
noun(hold)
the act of grasping
Examples:
She kept a firm hold on the railing.
holds
verb(hold)
secure and keep for possible future use or application
Synonyms: hold back, keep back, retain,
holds
verb(hold)
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
Synonyms: keep, maintain,
Examples:
Hold in place.
holds
verb(hold)
support or hold in a certain manner
Synonyms: bear, carry,
Examples:
She holds her head high.
holds
verb(hold)
declare to be
Synonyms: adjudge, declare,
holds
noun(hold)
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
Synonyms: appreciation, grasp,
holds
verb(hold)
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Synonyms: book, reserve,
Examples:
Please hold a table at Maxim's.
holds
verb(hold)
aim, point, or direct
holds
verb(hold)
assert or affirm
Examples:
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good.
holds
noun(hold)
a stronghold
holds
verb(hold)
cover as for protection against noise or smell
Examples:
Hold one's nose.
holds
verb(hold)
have as a major characteristic
Examples:
The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.
holds
verb(hold)
hold the attention of
Examples:
She can hold an audience spellbound.
holds
verb(hold)
keep from departing
holds
verb(hold)
keep from exhaling or expelling
Examples:
Hold your breath.
holds
noun(hold)
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
Examples:
He has a hold over them.
holds
verb(hold)
remain committed to
Examples:
I hold to these ideas.
holds
verb(hold)
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
holds
verb(hold)
stop dealing with
Examples:
Hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting.
holds
verb(hold)
take and maintain control over, often by violent means

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