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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31. Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb.
32. He just released his hold and toppled slowly backwards.
33. He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go.
34. The ship's cargo is stowed in the hold.
35. The heart has to hold,so Yiriweinian.
36. You couldn't hold the cost of production down.
37. Hold to my hand while we cross the street.
38. May I hold your hand? --Sure you may.
39. She obeyed and took hold of his hand.
40. How can he get a hold of u?
41. The bottle can hold a liter of beer.
42. Would you like to hold on?
43. The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting.
44. Hold the baby a minute , please.
45. Most of us don't hold with his theory.
46. Just take hold of the tube and squeeze.
47. Albert managed to hold his ground in that field.
48. Most people hold him in some awe.
49. Where can I get hold of some stamps?
50. Please keep/stay/hold/sit/stand still while I take your photograph.
51. This dictionary will hold the field.
52. I don't hold any grudges now.
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53. Just hold to your dream and never give up.
54. We must hold to the principles of justice.
55. Government forces managed to hold the fort.
56. Can you hold the line, please?
57. The coroner will hold an inquest into the deaths.
58. She seized hold of my hand.
59. He never could hold down a job.
60. The room has a recess designed to hold bookshelves.
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