Definition of Hold

  • 1. The act of grasping Noun
  • 2. Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something Noun
  • 3. Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated Noun
  • 4. Time during which some action is awaited Noun
  • 5. A state of being confined (usually for a short time) Noun
  • 6. A stronghold Noun
  • 7. A cell in a jail or prison Noun
  • 8. The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it Noun
  • 9. The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo Noun
  • 10. Cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., keep clean' Verb
  • 11. Have or hold in one's hands or grip Verb
  • 12. Organize or be responsible for Verb
  • 13. Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense Verb
  • 14. Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view Verb
  • 15. Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) Verb
  • 16. To close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement Verb
  • 17. Secure and keep for possible future use or application Verb
  • 18. Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices Verb
  • 19. Be the physical support of; carry the weight of Verb
  • 20. Contain or hold; have within Verb
  • 21. Have room for; hold without crowding Verb
  • 22. Remain in a certain state, position, or condition Verb
  • 23. Support or hold in a certain manner Verb
  • 24. Be valid, applicable, or true Verb
  • 25. Assert or affirm Verb
  • 26. Have as a major characteristic Verb
  • 27. Be capable of holding or containing Verb
  • 28. Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance Verb
  • 29. Protect against a challenge or attack Verb
  • 30. Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted Verb
  • 31. Hold the attention of Verb
  • 32. Remain committed to Verb
  • 33. Resist or confront with resistance Verb
  • 34. Be pertinent or relevant or applicable Verb
  • 35. Stop dealing with Verb
  • 36. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits Verb
  • 37. Keep from departing Verb
  • 38. Take and maintain control over, often by violent means Verb
  • 39. Cause to stop Verb
  • 40. Cover as for protection against noise or smell Verb
  • 41. Drink alcohol without showing ill effects Verb
  • 42. Aim, point, or direct Verb
  • 43. Declare to be Verb
  • 44. Be in accord; be in agreement Verb
  • 45. Keep from exhaling or expelling Verb

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