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Pronounce Hold as HH OW L D.
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clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold(noun)the act of grasping
"he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
appreciation, grasp, hold(noun)understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
hold(noun)power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
"he has a hold over them"
delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait(noun)time during which some action is awaited
"instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
detention, detainment, hold, custody(noun)a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
"his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
hold(noun)a stronghold
hold, keep(noun)a cell in a jail or prison
handle, grip, handgrip, hold(noun)the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
"he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, hold, storage area(verb)the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
keep, maintain, hold(verb)keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
"hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
hold, take hold(verb)have or hold in one's hands or grip
"Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
hold, throw, have, make, give(verb)organize or be responsible for
"hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
have, have got, hold(verb)have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
"She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
deem, hold, view as, take for(verb)keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
"take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"
harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse(verb)maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
"bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
restrain, confine, hold(verb)to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
"This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"
retain, hold, keep back, hold back(verb)secure and keep for possible future use or application
"The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
bear, hold(verb)have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
"She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
hold, support, sustain, hold up(verb)be the physical support of; carry the weight of
"The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"
hold, bear, carry, contain(verb)contain or hold; have within
"The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
accommodate, hold, admit(verb)have room for; hold without crowding
"This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
hold(verb)remain in a certain state, position, or condition
"The weather held"; "They held on the road and kept marching"
hold, carry, bear(verb)support or hold in a certain manner
"She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
prevail, hold, obtain(verb)be valid, applicable, or true
"This theory still holds"
hold(verb)assert or affirm
"Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
hold(verb)have as a major characteristic
"The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
contain, take, hold(verb)be capable of holding or containing
"This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
reserve, hold, book(verb)arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
"reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
defend, guard, hold(verb)protect against a challenge or attack
"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
oblige, bind, hold, obligate(verb)bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
"He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
hold(verb)hold the attention of
"The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound"
hold(verb)remain committed to
"I hold to these ideas"
defy, withstand, hold, hold up(verb)resist or confront with resistance
"The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
apply, hold, go for(verb)be pertinent or relevant or applicable
"The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
hold(verb)stop dealing with
"hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate(verb)lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
"moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
hold(verb)keep from departing
"Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse"
hold(verb)take and maintain control over, often by violent means
"The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week"
halt, hold, arrest(verb)cause to stop
"Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses"
hold(verb)cover as for protection against noise or smell
"She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"; "hold one's nose"
carry, hold(verb)drink alcohol without showing ill effects
"He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry"
hold(verb)aim, point, or direct
"Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
declare, adjudge, hold(verb)declare to be
"She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
agree, hold, concur, concord(verb)be in accord; be in agreement
"We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
hold(verb)keep from exhaling or expelling
"hold your breath"
the act or manner of holdingmake sure you have a firm hold on the chain saw before you turn it on
a structure or place from which one can resist attackthe ruins of an ancient Roman hold
the right or means to command or control othersthe government has no hold over where we live and work
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situationI worry that I won't be able to get hold of you in an emergency
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custodyupon hearing the guilty verdict, the accused realized that he would lie in that godforsaken hold for the remainder of his life
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand somethingI need to get hold of the situation before planning a course of action
the state of being held in lawful custodya suspected terrorist who was abducted at an airport and put in hold at an undisclosed location
to have or keep in one's handsthis casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder
to continue to have in one's possession or powershe, and she alone, held the keys to the mysterious chest
to have as an opinion"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
to have withinthe mysterious chest held an ancient book on magic spells and potions
to keep in one's mind or heartstill held her close to his heart, though they had long parted
to keep, control, or experience as one's ownthe same family has held this piece of land for over 100 years
to make or have room forthe couple needed to rent a hall that would hold 300 people
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or armsplease hold my arm on these slippery stairs
to think of in a particular wayheld to be the best blueberry pies in the state
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) we managed to hold our laughter until we got outsidehold your temper until you hear the whole story
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goalheld the camera on the actor throughout the scene
1. A good attitude and a solid work ethic are keys that people with moral beliefs hold in their hearts.
2. My grandmother is doddering to the point that her shaking hands can no longer hold a fork.
3. As the game neared its end, the coach told his players to hold a tenable position so their rivals could not score a touchdown.
4. A building constructed on a weak foundation will not hold up against the powerful forces of an earthquake or hurricane.
5. Although I enjoy a good joke as much as the next person, ribald jokes about rape hold no humor for me.
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