HOLD as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of grasping
   Synonym(s)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   • clench (what does clench mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • clutches (what does clutches mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he released his clasp on my arm
   • he has a strong grip for an old man
   • she kept a firm hold on the railing
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • taking hold (what does taking hold mean?)
   • seizing (what does seizing mean?)
   • prehension (what does prehension mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • chokehold (what does chokehold mean?)
   • choke hold (what does choke hold mean?)
   • embrace (what does embrace mean?)
   • embracing (what does embracing mean?)
   • wrestling hold (what does wrestling hold mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • take hold (what does take hold mean?)
   • grapple (what does grapple mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
   • cling to (what does cling to mean?)
   • hold close (what does hold close mean?)
   • hold tight (what does hold tight mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • seize (what does seize mean?)
   • prehend (what does prehend mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   • clench (what does clench mean?)
   • clinch (what does clinch mean?)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
   • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
   Synonym(s)
   • cargo area (what does cargo area mean?)
   • cargo deck (what does cargo deck mean?)
   • cargo hold (what does cargo hold mean?)
   • storage area (what does storage area mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • enclosure (what does enclosure mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • contain (what does contain mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • bear (what does bear mean?)
   • carry (what does carry mean?)
   • contain (what does contain mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
   Synonym(s)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • handgrip (what does handgrip mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he grabbed the hammer by the handle
   • it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • appendage (what does appendage mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ax handle (what does ax handle mean?)
   • axe handle (what does axe handle mean?)
   • broomstick (what does broomstick mean?)
   • broom handle (what does broom handle mean?)
   • crop (what does crop mean?)
   • haft (what does haft mean?)
   • helve (what does helve mean?)
   • hilt (what does hilt mean?)
   • hoe handle (what does hoe handle mean?)
   • knob (what does knob mean?)
   • mop handle (what does mop handle mean?)
   • panhandle (what does panhandle mean?)
   • pommel (what does pommel mean?)
   • saddlebow (what does saddlebow mean?)
   • pommel (what does pommel mean?)
   • rake handle (what does rake handle mean?)
   • stock (what does stock mean?)
   • stock (what does stock mean?)
   • gunstock (what does gunstock mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grip (what does grip mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
   • palm (what does palm mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a cell in a jail or prison
   Synonym(s)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cell (what does cell mean?)
   • jail cell (what does jail cell mean?)
   • prison cell (what does prison cell mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
   • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
   • confine (what does confine mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a stronghold
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • stronghold (what does stronghold mean?)
   • fastness (what does fastness mean?)
6. Meaning
   • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
   Usage Example(s)
   • he has a hold over them
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • control (what does control mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
7. Meaning
   • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
   Synonym(s)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he has a good grasp of accounting practices
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • understanding (what does understanding mean?)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sense (what does sense mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
   Synonym(s)
   • custody (what does custody mean?)
   • detention (what does detention mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his detention was politically motivated
   • the prisoner is on hold
   • he is in the custody of police
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • confinement (what does confinement mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
   • confine (what does confine mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • confine (what does confine mean?)
   • detain (what does detain mean?)
9. Meaning
   • time during which some action is awaited
   Synonym(s)
   • delay (what does delay mean?)
   • postponement (what does postponement mean?)
   • time lag (what does time lag mean?)
   • wait (what does wait mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • instant replay caused too long a delay
   • he ordered a hold in the action
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • pause (what does pause mean?)
   • intermission (what does intermission mean?)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • interruption (what does interruption mean?)
   • suspension (what does suspension mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • extension (what does extension mean?)
   • moratorium (what does moratorium mean?)
   • retardation (what does retardation mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • wait (what does wait mean?)
   • hold off (what does hold off mean?)
   • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • halt (what does halt mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • retard (what does retard mean?)
   • delay (what does delay mean?)
   • delay (what does delay mean?)

HOLD as VERB

1. Meaning
   • keep from exhaling or expelling
   Usage Example(s)
   • hold your breath
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
   • suppress (what does suppress mean?)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
   • keep back (what does keep back mean?)
   • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
2. Meaning
   • remain committed to
   Usage Example(s)
   • I hold to these ideas
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • think (what does think mean?)
   • believe (what does believe mean?)
   • consider (what does consider mean?)
   • conceive (what does conceive mean?)
3. Meaning
   • assert or affirm
   Usage Example(s)
   • Rousseau’’s philosophy holds that people are inherently good
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • affirm (what does affirm mean?)
   • verify (what does verify mean?)
   • assert (what does assert mean?)
   • avow (what does avow mean?)
   • aver (what does aver mean?)
   • swan (what does swan mean?)
   • swear (what does swear mean?)
4. Meaning
   • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
   Synonym(s)
   • deem (what does deem mean?)
   • take for (what does take for mean?)
   • view as (what does view as mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • take for granted
   • view as important
   • hold these truths to be self-evident
   • I hold him personally responsible
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • see (what does see mean?)
   • consider (what does consider mean?)
   • reckon (what does reckon mean?)
   • view (what does view mean?)
   • regard (what does regard mean?)
5. Meaning
   • hold the attention of
   Usage Example(s)
   • The soprano held the audience
   • This story held our interest
   • She can hold an audience spellbound
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • capture (what does capture mean?)
   • enamour (what does enamour mean?)
   • trance (what does trance mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • becharm (what does becharm mean?)
   • enamor (what does enamor mean?)
   • captivate (what does captivate mean?)
   • beguile (what does beguile mean?)
   • charm (what does charm mean?)
   • fascinate (what does fascinate mean?)
   • bewitch (what does bewitch mean?)
   • entrance (what does entrance mean?)
   • enchant (what does enchant mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
6. Meaning
   • be in accord
   • be in agreement
   Synonym(s)
   • agree (what does agree mean?)
   • concord (what does concord mean?)
   • concur (what does concur mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Antonym(s)
   • disagree (what does disagree mean?)
   • differ (what does differ mean?)
   • dissent (what does dissent mean?)
   • take issue (what does take issue mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • settle (what does settle mean?)
   • reconcile (what does reconcile mean?)
   • patch up (what does patch up mean?)
   • make up (what does make up mean?)
   • conciliate (what does conciliate mean?)
   • settle (what does settle mean?)
   • see eye to eye (what does see eye to eye mean?)
   • concede (what does concede mean?)
   • yield (what does yield mean?)
   • grant (what does grant mean?)
   • subscribe (what does subscribe mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
   • resolve (what does resolve mean?)
   • arrange (what does arrange mean?)
   • fix up (what does fix up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • harmony (what does harmony mean?)
   • concord (what does concord mean?)
   • concordance (what does concordance mean?)
   • harmony (what does harmony mean?)
   • concord (what does concord mean?)
   • concordance (what does concordance mean?)
   • concurrence (what does concurrence mean?)
   • agreement (what does agreement mean?)
7. Meaning
   • declare to be
   Synonym(s)
   • adjudge (what does adjudge mean?)
   • declare (what does declare mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She was declared incompetent
   • judge held that the defendant was innocent
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • judge (what does judge mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • admit (what does admit mean?)
   • acknowledge (what does acknowledge mean?)
   • superannuate (what does superannuate mean?)
   • bastardize (what does bastardize mean?)
   • bastardise (what does bastardise mean?)
   • certify (what does certify mean?)
   • call (what does call mean?)
   • beatify (what does beatify mean?)
   • canonize (what does canonize mean?)
   • canonise (what does canonise mean?)
   • saint (what does saint mean?)
   • pronounce (what does pronounce mean?)
   • label (what does label mean?)
   • judge (what does judge mean?)
   • cancel (what does cancel mean?)
   • strike down (what does strike down mean?)
   • formalize (what does formalize mean?)
   • formalise (what does formalise mean?)
8. Meaning
   • bind by an obligation
   • cause to be indebted
   Synonym(s)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
   • obligate (what does obligate mean?)
   • oblige (what does oblige mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He’’s held by a contract
   • I”ll hold you by your promise
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • relate (what does relate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • pledge (what does pledge mean?)
   • article (what does article mean?)
   • indenture (what does indenture mean?)
   • indent (what does indent mean?)
   • tie down (what does tie down mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • obligation (what does obligation mean?)
   • obligation (what does obligation mean?)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
   • obligation (what does obligation mean?)
9. Meaning
   • protect against a challenge or attack
   Synonym(s)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Hold that position behind the trees!
   • Hold the bridge against the enemy’’s attacks
   Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • defender (what does defender mean?)
   • guardian (what does guardian mean?)
   • protector (what does protector mean?)
   • shielder (what does shielder mean?)
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • defense force (what does defense force mean?)
   • defence force (what does defence force mean?)
10. Meaning
    • aim, point, or direct
    Usage Example(s)
    • Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • aim (what does aim mean?)
    • take (what does take mean?)
    • train (what does train mean?)
    • take aim (what does take aim mean?)
    • direct (what does direct mean?)
11. Meaning
    • drink alcohol without showing ill effects
    Synonym(s)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • He can hold his liquor
    • he had drunk more than he could carry
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • drink (what does drink mean?)
    • booze (what does booze mean?)
    • fuddle (what does fuddle mean?)
12. Meaning
    • have or hold in one’’s hands or grip
    Synonym(s)
    • take hold (what does take hold mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Hold this bowl for a moment, please
    • A crazy idea took hold of him
    Antonym(s)
    • let go of (what does let go of mean?)
    • let go (what does let go mean?)
    • release (what does release mean?)
    • relinquish (what does relinquish mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
    • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
    • cling to (what does cling to mean?)
    • hold close (what does hold close mean?)
    • hold tight (what does hold tight mean?)
    • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
    • cradle (what does cradle mean?)
    • clinch (what does clinch mean?)
    • lock (what does lock mean?)
    • interlock (what does interlock mean?)
    • interlace (what does interlace mean?)
    • trap (what does trap mean?)
    • cradle (what does cradle mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • clasp (what does clasp mean?)
    • clench (what does clench mean?)
    • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
    • clutches (what does clutches mean?)
    • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
    • grip (what does grip mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
13. Meaning
    • be the physical support of
    • carry the weight of
    Synonym(s)
    • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The beam holds up the roof
    • He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
    • What’’s holding that mirror?
    Hyponym(s)
    • scaffold (what does scaffold mean?)
    • block (what does block mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    • chock (what does chock mean?)
    • buoy (what does buoy mean?)
    • buoy up (what does buoy up mean?)
    • pole (what does pole mean?)
    • bracket (what does bracket mean?)
    • underpin (what does underpin mean?)
    • prop up (what does prop up mean?)
    • prop (what does prop mean?)
    • shore up (what does shore up mean?)
    • shore (what does shore mean?)
    • truss (what does truss mean?)
    • brace (what does brace mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • supporting (what does supporting mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • garter (what does garter mean?)
    • supporter (what does supporter mean?)
    • support (what does support mean?)
    • supporting (what does supporting mean?)
    • holder (what does holder mean?)
14. Meaning
    • to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    Synonym(s)
    • confine (what does confine mean?)
    • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 h
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • disable (what does disable mean?)
    • disenable (what does disenable mean?)
    • incapacitate (what does incapacitate mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • tie down (what does tie down mean?)
    • tie up (what does tie up mean?)
    • bind (what does bind mean?)
    • truss (what does truss mean?)
    • fetter (what does fetter mean?)
    • shackle (what does shackle mean?)
    • enchain (what does enchain mean?)
    • pinion (what does pinion mean?)
    • shackle (what does shackle mean?)
    • impound (what does impound mean?)
    • pound (what does pound mean?)
    • pound (what does pound mean?)
    • pound up (what does pound up mean?)
    • pen up (what does pen up mean?)
    • fold (what does fold mean?)
    • ground (what does ground mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • detention (what does detention mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • custody (what does custody mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • restrainer (what does restrainer mean?)
    • controller (what does controller mean?)
    • constraint (what does constraint mean?)
    • restraint (what does restraint mean?)
15. Meaning
    • cover as for protection against noise or smell
    Usage Example(s)
    • She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
    • hold one’’s nose
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
16. Meaning
    • support or hold in a certain manner
    Synonym(s)
    • bear (what does bear mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She holds her head high
    • He carried himself upright
    Hyponym(s)
    • stoop (what does stoop mean?)
    • piggyback (what does piggyback mean?)
    • poise (what does poise mean?)
    • balance (what does balance mean?)
    • behave (what does behave mean?)
    • acquit (what does acquit mean?)
    • bear (what does bear mean?)
    • deport (what does deport mean?)
    • conduct (what does conduct mean?)
    • comport (what does comport mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • carriage (what does carriage mean?)
    • bearing (what does bearing mean?)
    • posture (what does posture mean?)
    • carriage (what does carriage mean?)
    • bearing (what does bearing mean?)
    • posture (what does posture mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
17. Meaning
    • organize or be responsible for
    Synonym(s)
    • give (what does give mean?)
    • have (what does have mean?)
    • make (what does make mean?)
    • throw (what does throw mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • hold a reception
    • have, throw, or make a party
    • give a course
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • direct (what does direct mean?)
18. Meaning
    • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
    Synonym(s)
    • entertain (what does entertain mean?)
    • harbor (what does harbor mean?)
    • harbour (what does harbour mean?)
    • nurse (what does nurse mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • bear a grudge
    • entertain interesting notions
    • harbor a resentment
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • feel (what does feel mean?)
    • experience (what does experience mean?)
19. Meaning
    • cause to stop
    Synonym(s)
    • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Halt the engines
    • Arrest the progress
    • halt the presses
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • arrester (what does arrester mean?)
    • arrester hook (what does arrester hook mean?)
    • delay (what does delay mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • time lag (what does time lag mean?)
    • postponement (what does postponement mean?)
    • wait (what does wait mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • freeze (what does freeze mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • hitch (what does hitch mean?)
    • stay (what does stay mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • stoppage (what does stoppage mean?)
20. Meaning
    • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    Synonym(s)
    • have (what does have mean?)
    • have got (what does have got mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She has $1,000 in the bank
    • He has got two beautiful daughters
    • She holds a Master’’s degree from Harvard
    Hyponym(s)
    • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • monopolize (what does monopolize mean?)
    • monopolise (what does monopolise mean?)
    • wield (what does wield mean?)
    • exert (what does exert mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    • stock (what does stock mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    • stockpile (what does stockpile mean?)
    • bear (what does bear mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • property (what does property mean?)
    • belongings (what does belongings mean?)
    • holding (what does holding mean?)
    • material possession (what does material possession mean?)
    • rich person (what does rich person mean?)
    • wealthy person (what does wealthy person mean?)
    • have (what does have mean?)
21. Meaning
    • secure and keep for possible future use or application
    Synonym(s)
    • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
    • keep back (what does keep back mean?)
    • retain (what does retain mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The landlord retained the security deposit
    • I reserve the right to disagree
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • hold on (what does hold on mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • hold down (what does hold down mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • retention (what does retention mean?)
    • keeping (what does keeping mean?)
    • holding (what does holding mean?)
    • retention (what does retention mean?)
    • keeping (what does keeping mean?)
    • holding (what does holding mean?)
22. Meaning
    • have rightfully
    • of rights, titles, and offices
    Synonym(s)
    • bear (what does bear mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She bears the title of Duchess
    • He held the governorship for almost a decade
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • have (what does have mean?)
    • have got (what does have got mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • holder (what does holder mean?)
    • bearer (what does bearer mean?)
    • holder (what does holder mean?)
    • bearer (what does bearer mean?)
23. Meaning
    • take and maintain control over, often by violent means
    Usage Example(s)
    • The dissatisfied students held the President’’s office for almost a week
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • control (what does control mean?)
    • command (what does command mean?)
24. Meaning
    • keep from departing
    Usage Example(s)
    • Hold the taxi
    • Hold the horse
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • prevent (what does prevent mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
25. Meaning
    • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
    Synonym(s)
    • book (what does book mean?)
    • reserve (what does reserve mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • request (what does request mean?)
    • bespeak (what does bespeak mean?)
    • call for (what does call for mean?)
    • quest (what does quest mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • keep open (what does keep open mean?)
    • hold open (what does hold open mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • save (what does save mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • booking (what does booking mean?)
    • reservation (what does reservation mean?)
    • reservation (what does reservation mean?)
    • booking (what does booking mean?)
    • reservation (what does reservation mean?)
    Entail(s)
    • procure (what does procure mean?)
    • secure (what does secure mean?)
26. Meaning
    • lessen the intensity of
    • temper
    • hold in restraint
    • hold or keep within limits
    Synonym(s)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • contain (what does contain mean?)
    • control (what does control mean?)
    • curb (what does curb mean?)
    • hold in (what does hold in mean?)
    • moderate (what does moderate mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • moderate your alcohol intake
    • hold your tongue
    • hold your temper
    • control your anger
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
    • suppress (what does suppress mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • keep back (what does keep back mean?)
    • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • restrict (what does restrict mean?)
    • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
    • trammel (what does trammel mean?)
    • limit (what does limit mean?)
    • bound (what does bound mean?)
    • confine (what does confine mean?)
    • throttle (what does throttle mean?)
    • suppress (what does suppress mean?)
    • stamp down (what does stamp down mean?)
    • inhibit (what does inhibit mean?)
    • subdue (what does subdue mean?)
    • conquer (what does conquer mean?)
    • curb (what does curb mean?)
    • damp (what does damp mean?)
    • mortify (what does mortify mean?)
    • subdue (what does subdue mean?)
    • cricify (what does cricify mean?)
    • deny (what does deny mean?)
    • abnegate (what does abnegate mean?)
    • restrict (what does restrict mean?)
    • train (what does train mean?)
    • catch (what does catch mean?)
    • bate (what does bate mean?)
    • thermostat (what does thermostat mean?)
    • countercheck (what does countercheck mean?)
    • counteract (what does counteract mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • moderation (what does moderation mean?)
    • moderateness (what does moderateness mean?)
    • bridle (what does bridle mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • curb (what does curb mean?)
    • bridle (what does bridle mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • curb (what does curb mean?)
    • command (what does command mean?)
    • control (what does control mean?)
    • mastery (what does mastery mean?)
27. Meaning
    • stop dealing with
    Usage Example(s)
    • hold all calls to the President’’s office while he is in a meeting
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • postpone (what does postpone mean?)
    • prorogue (what does prorogue mean?)
    • hold over (what does hold over mean?)
    • put over (what does put over mean?)
    • table (what does table mean?)
    • shelve (what does shelve mean?)
    • set back (what does set back mean?)
    • defer (what does defer mean?)
    • remit (what does remit mean?)
    • put off (what does put off mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • delay (what does delay mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • time lag (what does time lag mean?)
    • postponement (what does postponement mean?)
    • wait (what does wait mean?)
28. Meaning
    • be valid, applicable, or true
    Synonym(s)
    • obtain (what does obtain mean?)
    • prevail (what does prevail mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • This theory still holds
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • exist (what does exist mean?)
    • be (what does be mean?)
29. Meaning
    • be pertinent or relevant or applicable
    Synonym(s)
    • apply (what does apply mean?)
    • go for (what does go for mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The same laws apply to you!
    • This theory holds for all irrational numbers
    • The same rules go for everyone
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • refer (what does refer mean?)
    • pertain (what does pertain mean?)
    • relate (what does relate mean?)
    • concern (what does concern mean?)
    • come to (what does come to mean?)
    • bear on (what does bear on mean?)
    • touch (what does touch mean?)
    • touch on (what does touch on mean?)
30. Meaning
    • keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    • e.g., “keep clean”
    Synonym(s)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
    • maintain (what does maintain mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • hold in place
    • She always held herself as a lady
    • The students keep me on my toes
    Hyponym(s)
    • pressurize (what does pressurize mean?)
    • pressurise (what does pressurise mean?)
    • continue (what does continue mean?)
    • uphold (what does uphold mean?)
    • carry on (what does carry on mean?)
    • bear on (what does bear on mean?)
    • preserve (what does preserve mean?)
    • hold over (what does hold over mean?)
    • conserve (what does conserve mean?)
    • preserve (what does preserve mean?)
    • distance (what does distance mean?)
    • housekeep (what does housekeep mean?)
    See Also
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • turn back (what does turn back mean?)
    • arrest (what does arrest mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • contain (what does contain mean?)
    • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
    • resist (what does resist mean?)
    • hold out (what does hold out mean?)
    • withstand (what does withstand mean?)
    • stand firm (what does stand firm mean?)
    • hold over (what does hold over mean?)
    • survive (what does survive mean?)
    • last (what does last mean?)
    • live (what does live mean?)
    • live on (what does live on mean?)
    • go (what does go mean?)
    • endure (what does endure mean?)
    • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
    • hold out (what does hold out mean?)
    • delay (what does delay mean?)
    • detain (what does detain mean?)
    • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
    • keep in (what does keep in mean?)
    • exclude (what does exclude mean?)
    • keep out (what does keep out mean?)
    • shut out (what does shut out mean?)
    • shut (what does shut mean?)
    • keep off (what does keep off mean?)
    • avoid (what does avoid mean?)
    • prolong (what does prolong mean?)
    • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
    • keep up (what does keep up mean?)
    • keep off (what does keep off mean?)
    • stay off (what does stay off mean?)
    • number (what does number mean?)
    • keep down (what does keep down mean?)
    • sequester (what does sequester mean?)
    • sequestrate (what does sequestrate mean?)
    • keep apart (what does keep apart mean?)
    • set apart (what does set apart mean?)
    • isolate (what does isolate mean?)
    • keep up (what does keep up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • upholder (what does upholder mean?)
    • maintainer (what does maintainer mean?)
    • sustainer (what does sustainer mean?)
31. Meaning
    • remain in a certain state, position, or condition
    Usage Example(s)
    • The weather held
    • They held on the road and kept marching
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • continue (what does continue mean?)
    • go on (what does go on mean?)
    • proceed (what does proceed mean?)
    • go along (what does go along mean?)
    • keep (what does keep mean?)
32. Meaning
    • contain or hold
    • have within
    Synonym(s)
    • bear (what does bear mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    • contain (what does contain mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The jar carries wine
    • The canteen holds fresh water
    • This can contains water
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • include (what does include mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • retain (what does retain mean?)
    • surround (what does surround mean?)
    • environ (what does environ mean?)
    • encircle (what does encircle mean?)
    • circle (what does circle mean?)
    • round (what does round mean?)
    • ring (what does ring mean?)
    • enclose (what does enclose mean?)
    • hold in (what does hold in mean?)
    • confine (what does confine mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • capacity (what does capacity mean?)
    • content (what does content mean?)
    • container (what does container mean?)
    • carry (what does carry mean?)
    • cargo area (what does cargo area mean?)
    • cargo deck (what does cargo deck mean?)
    • cargo hold (what does cargo hold mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • storage area (what does storage area mean?)
33. Meaning
    • be capable of holding or containing
    Synonym(s)
    • contain (what does contain mean?)
    • take (what does take mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • This box won”t take all the items
    • The flask holds one gallon
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • be (what does be mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cargo area (what does cargo area mean?)
    • cargo deck (what does cargo deck mean?)
    • cargo hold (what does cargo hold mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • storage area (what does storage area mean?)
34. Meaning
    • resist or confront with resistance
    Synonym(s)
    • defy (what does defy mean?)
    • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
    • withstand (what does withstand mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The politician defied public opinion
    • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
    • The bridge held
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • resist (what does resist mean?)
    • hold out (what does hold out mean?)
    • withstand (what does withstand mean?)
    • stand firm (what does stand firm mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • weather (what does weather mean?)
    • endure (what does endure mean?)
    • brave (what does brave mean?)
    • brave out (what does brave out mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • withstander (what does withstander mean?)
35. Meaning
    • have room for
    • hold without crowding
    Synonym(s)
    • accommodate (what does accommodate mean?)
    • admit (what does admit mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
    • The theater admits 300 people
    • The auditorium can”t hold more than 500 people
    Hyponym(s)
    • sleep (what does sleep mean?)
    • house (what does house mean?)
    • seat (what does seat mean?)
36. Meaning
    • have as a major characteristic
    Usage Example(s)
    • The novel holds many surprises
    • The book holds in store much valuable advise
    Hypernyms(s) hold is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • be (what does be mean?)