HOLD

Definition

1. noun the act of grasping. — synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
2. noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. — synonyms: appreciation, grasp
3. noun power by which something or someone is affected or dominated.
4. noun time during which some action is awaited. — synonyms: delay, time_lag, postponement, wait
5. noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time). — synonyms: detention, detainment, custody
6. noun a stronghold.
7. noun a cell in a jail or prison. — synonyms: keep
8. noun the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. — synonyms: handle, grip, handgrip
9. noun the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. — synonyms: cargo_area, cargo_deck, cargo_hold, storage_area
10. verb cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity. — synonyms: keep, maintain
11. verb have or hold in one's hands or grip. — synonyms: take_hold
12. verb organize or be responsible for. — synonyms: throw, have, make, give
13. verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. — synonyms: have, have_got
14. verb keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. — synonyms: deem, view_as, take_for
15. verb maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). — synonyms: harbor, harbour, entertain, nurse
16. verb to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. — synonyms: restrain, confine, constrain
17. verb secure and keep for possible future use or application. — synonyms: retain, keep_back, hold_back
18. verb have rightfully. — synonyms: bear
19. verb be the physical support of. — synonyms: support, sustain, hold_up
20. verb contain or hold. — synonyms: bear, carry, contain
21. verb have room for. — synonyms: accommodate, admit
22. verb remain in a certain state, position, or condition.
23. verb support or hold in a certain manner. — synonyms: carry, bear
24. verb be valid, applicable, or true. — synonyms: prevail, obtain
25. verb assert or affirm.
26. verb have as a major characteristic.
27. verb be capable of holding or containing. — synonyms: contain, take
28. verb arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. — synonyms: reserve, book
29. verb protect against a challenge or attack. — synonyms: defend, guard
30. verb bind by an obligation. — synonyms: oblige, bind, obligate
31. verb hold the attention of.
32. verb remain committed to.
33. verb resist or confront with resistance. — synonyms: defy, withstand, hold_up
34. verb be pertinent or relevant or applicable. — synonyms: apply, go_for
35. verb stop dealing with.
36. verb lessen the intensity of. — synonyms: control, hold_in, contain, check, curb, moderate
37. verb keep from departing.
38. verb take and maintain control over, often by violent means.
39. verb cause to stop. — synonyms: halt, arrest
40. verb cover as for protection against noise or smell.
41. verb drink alcohol without showing ill effects. — synonyms: carry
42. verb aim, point, or direct.
43. verb declare to be. — synonyms: declare, adjudge
44. verb be in accord. — synonyms: agree, concur, concord
45. verb keep from exhaling or expelling.