Definition (noun) the act of grasping
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he released his clasp on my arm
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he has a strong grip for an old man
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she kept a firm hold on the railing
Definition (noun) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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he has a good grasp of accounting practices
Definition (noun) power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
Definition (noun) time during which some action is awaited
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instant replay caused too long a delay
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he ordered a hold in the action
Definition (noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
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his detention was politically motivated
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the prisoner is on hold
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he is in the custody of police
Definition (noun) a stronghold
Definition (noun) a cell in a jail or prison
Definition (noun) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
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he grabbed the hammer by the handle
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it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
Definition (noun) the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Definition (verb) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
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keep clean
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hold in place
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She always held herself as a lady
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The students keep me on my toes
Definition (verb) have or hold in one's hands or grip
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Hold this bowl for a moment, please
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A crazy idea took hold of him
Definition (verb) organize or be responsible for
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hold a reception
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have, throw, or make a party
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give a course
Definition (verb) have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
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She has $1,000 in the bank
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He has got two beautiful daughters
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She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
Definition (verb) keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
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take for granted
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view as important
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hold these truths to be self-evident
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I hold him personally responsible
Definition (verb) maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
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bear a grudge
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entertain interesting notions
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harbor a resentment
Definition (verb) to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
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This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
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About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
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The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
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The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
Definition (verb) secure and keep for possible future use or application
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The landlord retained the security deposit
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I reserve the right to disagree
Definition (verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
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She bears the title of Duchess
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He held the governorship for almost a decade
Definition (verb) be the physical support of; carry the weight of
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The beam holds up the roof
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He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
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What's holding that mirror?
Definition (verb) contain or hold; have within
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The jar carries wine
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The canteen holds fresh water
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This can contains water
Definition (verb) have room for; hold without crowding
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This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
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The theater admits 300 people
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The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
Definition (verb) remain in a certain state, position, or condition
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The weather held
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They held on the road and kept marching
Definition (verb) support or hold in a certain manner
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She holds her head high
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He carried himself upright
Definition (verb) be valid, applicable, or true
Definition (verb) assert or affirm
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Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
Definition (verb) have as a major characteristic
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The novel holds many surprises
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The book holds in store much valuable advise
Definition (verb) be capable of holding or containing
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This box won't take all the items
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The flask holds one gallon
Definition (verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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reserve me a seat on a flight
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The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
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please hold a table at Maxim's
Definition (verb) protect against a challenge or attack
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Hold that position behind the trees!
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Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Definition (verb) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
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He's held by a contract
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I'll hold you by your promise
Definition (verb) hold the attention of
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The soprano held the audience
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This story held our interest
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She can hold an audience spellbound
Definition (verb) remain committed to
Definition (verb) resist or confront with resistance
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The politician defied public opinion
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The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
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The bridge held
Definition (verb) be pertinent or relevant or applicable
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The same laws apply to you!
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This theory holds for all irrational numbers
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The same rules go for everyone
Definition (verb) stop dealing with
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hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
Definition (verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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moderate your alcohol intake
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hold your tongue
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hold your temper
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control your anger
Definition (verb) keep from departing
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Hold the taxi
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Hold the horse
Definition (verb) take and maintain control over, often by violent means
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The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
Definition (verb) cause to stop
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Halt the engines
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Arrest the progress
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halt the presses
Definition (verb) cover as for protection against noise or smell
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She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
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hold one's nose
Definition (verb) drink alcohol without showing ill effects
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He can hold his liquor
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he had drunk more than he could carry
Definition (verb) aim, point, or direct
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Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
Definition (verb) declare to be
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She was declared incompetent
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judge held that the defendant was innocent
Definition (verb) be in accord; be in agreement
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We agreed on the terms of the settlement
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I can't agree with you!
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I hold with those who say life is sacred
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Both philosophers concord on this point
Definition (verb) keep from exhaling or expelling