Definitions
of hold
1. [n] - power by which something or someone is affected or dominated 2. [n] - (archaic) a stronghold 3. [n] - a cell in a jail or prison 4. [v] - have as a major characteristic 5. [v] - contain or hold 6. [v] - remain in a certain state, position, or condition 7. [v] - stop dealing with 8. [v] - keep from departing 9. [v] - take and maintain control over, often by violent means 10. [v] - organize or be responsible for 11. [v] - support or hold in a certain manner 12. [v] - cover as for protection against noise or smell 13. [v] - be the physical support of 14. [v] - have or hold in one's hands or grip 15. [v] - aim, point, or direct 16. [v] - hold the attention of 17. [v] - assert or affirm 18. [v] - remain committed to 19. [v] - keep from exhaling or expelling
Quotes
- Example use of the word hold1. he has a hold over them 2. hold your breath 3. I hold to these ideas 4. Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good 5. The soprano held the audience 6. This story held our interest 7. She can hold an audience spellbound 8. Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames 9. Hold this bowl for a moment, please 10. A crazy idea took hold of him 11. carry the weight of 12. The beam holds up the roof 13. He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam 14. What's holding that mirror? 15. She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate 16. hold one's nose 17. She holds her head high 18. He carried himself upright 19. hold a reception 20. have, throw, or make a party 21. give a course, etc. 22. The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week 23. Hold the taxi 24. Hold the horse 25. hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting 26. The weather held 27. They held on the road and kept marching 28. have within 29. The jar carries wine 30. The canteen holds fresh water 31. This can contains water 32. The novel holds many surprises 33. The book holds in store much valuable advise
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