HOLD OUT

• (verb) thrust or extend out

  "He held out his hand", "point a finger", "extend a hand", "the bee exserted its sting"

  synonyms : exsert , extend , put out , stretch forth , stretch out

• (verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

  synonyms : resist , stand firm , withstand

• (verb) continue to live through hardship or adversity

  "We went without water and food for 3 days", "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America", "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents", "how long can a person last without food and water?"

  synonyms : endure , go , hold up , last , live , live on , survive

• (verb) wait uncompromisingly for something desirable

  "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"

• (verb) last and be usable

  "This dress wore well for almost ten years"

  synonyms : endure , wear

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