Synonym: apply, assume, bear, carry, cling to, clutch, consider, contain, grasp, grip, have, keep, maintain, occupy, presume, regard, retain, stand up, support, suppose, surmise, think. Antonym: drop. Similar words: holy, whole, hold in, hold up, hold out, hold on, hold down, as a whole. Meaning: [həʊld] 
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated 4. time during which some action is awaited 5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 6. a stronghold 7. a cell in a jail or prison 8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. v. 1. organize or be responsible for 2. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 3. have or hold in one's hands or grip 4. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement 5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices 6. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 7. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view 8. contain or hold; have within 9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition 11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) 12. assert or affirm 13. remain committed to 14. secure and keep for possible future use or application 15. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 16. hold the attention of 17. keep from exhaling or expelling 18. support or hold in a certain manner 19. have room for; hold without crowding 20. be capable of holding or containing 21. be valid, applicable, or true 22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means 23. protect against a challenge or attack 24. declare to be 25. have as a major characteristic 26. cause to stop 27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted 28. cover as for protection against noise or smell 29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects 30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 31. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance 32. resist or confront with resistance 33. keep from departing 34. stop dealing with 35. aim, point, or direct 36. be in accord; be in agreement.
n. 1. the act of grasping 2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated 4. time during which some action is awaited 5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 6. a stronghold 7. a cell in a jail or prison 8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it 9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. v. 1. organize or be responsible for 2. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" 3. have or hold in one's hands or grip 4. to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement 5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices 6. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 7. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view 8. contain or hold; have within 9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition 11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) 12. assert or affirm 13. remain committed to 14. secure and keep for possible future use or application 15. be the physical support of; carry the weight of 16. hold the attention of 17. keep from exhaling or expelling 18. support or hold in a certain manner 19. have room for; hold without crowding 20. be capable of holding or containing 21. be valid, applicable, or true 22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means 23. protect against a challenge or attack 24. declare to be 25. have as a major characteristic 26. cause to stop 27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted 28. cover as for protection against noise or smell 29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects 30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable 31. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance 32. resist or confront with resistance 33. keep from departing 34. stop dealing with 35. aim, point, or direct 36. be in accord; be in agreement. 
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1. Do not hold a candle to the devil. 
2. Hold fast when you have it.
3. He cannot speak well that cannot hold his tongue.
4. Run (or Hold) with the hare and hunt (or run) with the hounds.
5. He knows enough that can live and hold his peace.
6. He knows much who knows how to hold his tongue.
7. He that knows not how to hold his tongue knows not how to talk.
8. When the owl sings, the nightingale will hold her peace.
9. Hold (or Run) with the hare and run (or hunt) with the hounds.
10. He who cannot hold his peace will never live at ease.
11. I count religion but a children toy, and hold there is no sin but igno-rance.
12. Hold up your hands if you have any question.
13. Hold the knife at an angle.
14. Hold on tight and don't let go!
15. Hold the wheel in both hands, thus.
16. The room can hold twenty people.
17. Josie can hold her own in any argument.
18. Afool should never hold a bauble in his hand.
19. Hold on, I'll check in my diary.
20. They hold together for collective security.
21. He still had me in a tight hold.
22. The soldiers keep a tight hold of the rifle.
22. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and build good sentences.
23. The straps hold the baby in securely.
24. Remember to hold your tongue in the.
25. Couldn't hold back my tears, still strong smile.
26. I never told you, I wanna hold you.
27. Hold the material between finger and thumb.
28. Some areas can hold hidden dangers for dogs.
29. I hold an optimistic view of events.
30. Could you hold my bag for me?
More similar words: holy, whole, hold in, hold up, hold out, hold on, hold down, as a whole, hold back, get hold of, hold on to, scholar, household, Catholic, on the whole, hold water, threshold, shareholder, psychology, scholarship, cholesterol, psychologist, psychological.